Technical Lead, Software Engineering

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  • Location:
    Milpitas, California, US
  • Alternate Location
    RTP, North Carolina
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    156200 USD - 282900 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1433532
The application window is expected to close on: 3/21/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

*This is a hybrid role where candidates must be willing to work onsite in either Milpitas, CA or Raleigh, NC area. 

Meet the Team

Join the Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group! We're thrilled to be at the forefront of innovation, developing products that power the largest networks worldwide. As the networking industry undergoes a massive transformation, we're gearing up to build the next-generation infrastructure to meet the demands of AI/ML workloads, a continuously growing number of internet users, and new applications. We're uniquely positioned to capture this exciting market transition!

Join us and become part of a team that harnesses the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries of Systems and Silicon Architecture. You'll work alongside engineers who are passionate about tackling complex technology challenges and building large-scale distributed systems. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you'll be responsible for end-to-end product development and production support. Let's shape the future of networking together.

Your Impact

As a Technical Leader, Software Engineer, you'll join an agile team engaged in the design, development and testing data-center features set in Cisco 8000 Platform using SONiC network operating system. In this role you’ll:
  • Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the broader SONiC Group
  • Give technical inputs to the team on Infrastructure, Manageability and distributed systems design and implementation
  • Guide team members technically, participate in the architecture discussions and code reviews
  • Own deliverables schedule and track progress of the projects
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management and security
  • Be a role model of company culture and values
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field of study with 12 + years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree with 8 + years of relevant experience. 
  • Experience with distributed systems, control plane software, QoS or device management software.
  • Experience with software development languages such as C/C++, or Python.
  • Working experience with networking protocols such as, TCP/IPv4/IPv6, L2/L3 routing and switching, ARP, BFD, LACP, BGP.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Comfortable with networking technologies such as L2, L3, VLAN, Port Channel, LAG, VXLAN.
  • Experience with Quality of Service features (QoS).
  • Fair understanding of Docker, Containerized environment, Open-source tools, Security vulnerabilities.
  • Enjoy working within fast paced, high performance agile development teams.
  • Ability to work solo, in small team setting or in geographically diverse cross-functional teams
  • If you have a background on SONiC or any Network Operating system, it's a huge plus.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
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!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 



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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