Leader, Engineering-SW developer, agile methodology, Python, kubernetes, Cybersecurity, automation, PCB or semiconductor manufacturing- 10+yrs exp

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Area of Interest
    Supply Chain
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1438959

Meet the Team

Join Cisco's Technology and Quality Systems Group, where innovation meets impactful change. As part of this dynamic and agile team, you'll drive next-generation virtual manufacturing execution and security platforms while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Linux, Python, Cassandra for big data, and advanced visualization tools (HTML5 with JS/Angular/React).

Our mission is to redefine manufacturing software by developing intelligent digital platforms that empower supply chain technical operations and deliver disruptive solutions. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing technology.

Your Impact

As an Engineering Leader, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering transformative solutions while mentoring and growing a high-performing team. In this role, you will:

  • Lead by Example: Manage a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Coach and Mentor: Guide career development for team members, coaching junior engineers and maximizing the potential of senior team members.
  • Deliver Business Solutions: Drive the development and implementation of technical solutions that address key business challenges for the Technology and Quality Systems Group and its stakeholders.
  • Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with Global Manufacturing Operations (GMO) and Product Operations to establish and execute a technical roadmap aligned with joint business goals.
  • Develop the Team: Build a strong technical leadership pipeline while driving solutions that meet business needs and enable organizational growth.
  • Champion Organizational Growth: Represent organizational strategies and support site development initiatives for long-term success.

Minimum Qualifications

You bring a blend of technical expertise, people management skills, and a strong drive to lead impactful programs.

  • Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, and an MBA or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams with 10+ members.
  • Proven experience in people management, including hiring, staffing, performance evaluations, and managing team expectations.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving successful, complex programs.
  • Experience working in business organizations, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and negotiating solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the manufacturing domain and a passion for driving innovation.

  • Exceptional ability to build internal and external stakeholder networks and foster relationships to deliver on strategic plans and projects.
  • Strong understanding of the manufacturing business domain and its associated technical constraints.
  • Proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams to deliver against plans.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for technical and business audiences.
  • Established relationships and networks with leaders of stakeholder organizations.

Responsibilities in Detail

  • Lead and Inspire: Foster a collaborative and innovative environment for a diverse team of engineers, ensuring they are empowered to excel.
  • Strategic Roadmap Execution: Partner with GMO and Product Operations to define and execute a roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
  • Solve Business Challenges: Leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop transformative solutions that meet complex business needs.
  • Team Development: Build a strong leadership pipeline, focusing on career development, mentorship, and team growth.
  • Drive Innovation: Lead initiatives that explore the use of advanced technologies like big data, AI, and advanced visualization tools to drive disruption in the manufacturing domain.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a trusted advisor for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical and organizational goals.

Who You'll Work With

You'll collaborate with Global Manufacturing Operations (GMO), Product Operations, and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative technical solutions. This role also involves working closely with leaders across Cisco to align on goals, communicate progress, and drive impactful organizational strategies.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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