Senior Technical Lead Engineer

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Networking
  • Job Id
    1436696

Meet the Team

We are Cisco's DCN (Data Center Networking) Engineering group is responsible for developing and maintaining network controller software that is part of Cisco's suite of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. The group focuses on creating advanced, intelligent controllers that enable more agile, secure, and scalable management of network infrastructure. As a global pioneer in networking, Cisco revolutionizes the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate. Cisco has consistently been at the forefront of IP-based networking technology innovation, covering a vast spectrum that includes routing, switching, security, unified communications, video solutions, and wireless networking. Committed to ethical business practices, Cisco is dedicated to ensuring long-term business sustainability and fostering an eco-friendly approach in both operations and product offerings.


 Your Impact

As a Senior Software Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest problem solvers and thinkers in the Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Team that work on next generation of datacenter and cloud switches.

Pivotal Role in Software Development: Lead the software development and advancement efforts for Cisco's cutting-edge network controller software, utilized by thousands of Cisco customers worldwide.

Team Leadership: Manage a team of highly skilled engineers focused on developing the next-generation, industry-leading network controller solutions.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with customers, Technical Marketing Engineers (TME), and product marketing teams to understand requirements, develop innovative solutions, and ensure the maintenance of products currently in production.

Architecture and Design Contribution: Actively participate in architecture and design discussions, advocating for scalable and maintainable codebases. Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient, and reusable code that adheres to Cisco's standards and best practices.

 

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Science Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
  • Extensive experience of 18 years or more in data networking software development, distributed systems, or network controller development.
  • Proven track record in a managerial or leadership role within a similar technical domain for more than 8 years.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively, including project planning and execution.
  • Experience in strategic planning and delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and presentation to diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems efficiently.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and teams, ideally within the context of software-defined networking or data networking.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven ability to lead technical innovation and drive improvements in network controller technology.
  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable network architectures that enhance performance and security.
  • Deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VPN.
  • Experience with Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco ACI environments.

 

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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.

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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