Leader - Software Engineering

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Austin, TX
Application window is expected to close on 05/10/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received."
Meet the Team
Cisco Cloud Security is a leading provider of cloud security services enabling the world to connect with confidence on any device, anywhere, anytime. We are passionate about SSE, SIG, and SASE world and our product portfolio includes the cloud delivered Firewall, IPS and VPN integrations and inspection services as highly available distributed systems using cloud engineering practices.We are building the future of cloud-delivered security. Our team is responsible for the development and operations of the security applications (SaaS) in the SSE, SIG and SASE space. We specialize in developing Security solutions with Kubernetes framework and deploying them in AWS. We develop security capabilities, service chain multiple inspection engines and provide RESTful APIs for Enterprise Network integrations that are key market differentiators. Our cloud security services are critical to the success of the next wave of innovation in the security industry.
Your ImpactWe're looking for a software engineering leader to lead and assist in the design, development and operations of the security services in the SIG, SSE and SASE space. The Ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in people management and leading development of software solutions and is comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment, wants to solve big problems and cares about getting the little details right.

• Own, execute and deliver significant features and initiatives with cross-team collaboration.
• Solve important customer problems and deliver the most impactful results.
• Track project status & deliverables, balance high quality product delivery under tight schedules and foster long term innovation.
• Contribute to all phases of product development, operations, and maintenance.
• Participate in system design, development and scaling of functional components.
• Influence the team for the best software development practices and effective DevOps.
• Contribute towards strategic quality, consistency and scalability renaissance initiatives within the organization.
• Contribute to a no-blame culture that values learning, transparency, accountability, trust, kindness, and mutual respect.Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in leading and managing software engineering teams.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and technical role.
  • 5+ years of experience with data plane including C/C++, Rust, GO and working with SaaS and Cloud Technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Containers.Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience running/operating service in AWS/Private cloud and familiarization with EKS, Lambda, DB.
    • Experience building RESTful APIs and API Communication using modern API gateways.
    • Experience with DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment practices.
    • Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
    • Working knowledge of testing methodologies, monitoring, observability tools, and techniques.
    • Knowledge of Networking (WAN, SDWAN), routing/switching, L3/L4, TCP/IP is a plus
    • Experience building packages for CI/CD pipelines.
    • Familiarity with federal compliance requirements (SOC2 and/or FEDRamp) in a DevOps environment.
    • Participate in/drive threat modeling and risk management of our infrastructure.
    • Drive efforts to achieve/maintain compliance such as SOC2, FedRAMP, etc.#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!

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