Leader, Software Engineering

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  • Location:
    RTP, North Carolina, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    140400 USD - 200700 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Networking, Software Development
  • Job Id
    1429518

The application window is expected to close on 1/10/2025

This is an onsite role and will require working out of the RTP, NC office location.


Who We Are:

Cisco Silicon One leads in ASIC design, developing next-generation network devices for the 5G and AI era. Our adaptable, high-speed devices maintain programmability, power efficiency, and scalability while fostering a dynamic startup culture within a stable corporate environment. Our exceptional team collaborates on groundbreaking silicon products that drive Open Standards, Open Networking, and scalable cloud data centers. If you’re ready to work with talented individuals and innovative customers to create world-class solutions, we invite you to join us!

Who You Will Work With:

You will be responsible for managing and mentoring local SDK engineers, fostering an environment of innovation and high performance. You’ll collaborate with our SDK teams in our various geographical locations to synchronize development activities and align on product roadmaps and features. Your role will also involve engaging with various internal networking teams to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and support the integration of SDK functionalities. Additionally, you will interface with cross-functional leaders to drive projects forward, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. 

What You’ll Do:

As a Leader for the Silicon One SDK team, you will lead a dynamic group of software engineers, while collaborating closely with our various global SDK teams. You will be at the forefront of managing and delivering sophisticated software development kits that are integral to Cisco's networking solutions. Responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the local SDK engineering team, ensuring software development goals are met and align with the company’s strategic direction.
  • Grooming the feature backlog, ensuring timely execution of projects, and highlighting and escalating roadblocks as needed.
  • Working closely with internal Cisco networking and cross-functional teams to understand their needs and deliver features and functionality that enhance their success.
  • Ensuring that all resources necessary for your team’s success are available and utilized effectively, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and managing job allocations. 
  • Participating in strategic planning with senior management and other team leads to improve processes and address technical challenges.

Who You Are:

You are an experienced leader with a proven track record in managing software development teams and projects, preferably with expertise in SDKs or networking technologies. As a technical expert, you possess strong knowledge of software development and familiarity with networking protocols and hardware integration. Your excellent communication skills enable you to articulate complex technical details and project status effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of software development experience with a proven track record in managing software engineering teams.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.
  • Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet) and network architecture.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams, including task planning and performance evaluation.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and software project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with SONiC, SAI or another Network OS.
  • Experience specifically with Software Development Kits (SDKs) and their application in networking.
  • Industry Certifications: Certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), or Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).

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Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

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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.

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.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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