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Software Engineering Technical Leader

San Jose, California, USFull-time$214k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a dynamic group of software engineers in North America to manage, support, and deliver sophisticated software development kits (SDKs) for Cisco's Silicon One ASIC design and next-generation network devices.

Role type

Senior Software Development Manager (Customer Engineering)

Builds

Software development kits (SDKs) and support solutions for Cisco Silicon One customers

Domain

Networking hardware, ASIC design, Network Operating Systems (NOS)

Required skills

Software development (C, C++, Python), L2/L3 networking protocols, network architecture, project management, team leadership, agile methodologies

Preferred skills

SONiC/SAI experience, SDK application in networking, large-scale distributed systems, hardware team collaboration

Technologies

C, C++, Python, SONiC, SAI, JIRA, Confluence

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day activities of the Customer Engineering team, review regression backlog, collaborate with customers to deliver features, manage resources (planning, staffing, budgeting), participate in strategic planning

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities