Cisco · 1 day ago
Leader, Engineering - Silicon One Customer Engineering
San Jose, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $281K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Manager for the Silicon One Customer Engineering team to lead a team of software engineers and collaborate with customers to ensure the delivery of sophisticated software development kits for networking solutions.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Customer Engineering team, ensuring Silicon One Software support goals are met and align with the company’s strategic direction
Review the regression backlog, ensure timely execution of projects, and highlight and escalate roadblocks as needed
Work closely with Cisco Silicon One customers to understand their needs and deliver features and functionality that enhance their success
Ensure that all resources necessary for your team’s success are available and effectively used, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and managing job allocations
Participate in strategic planning with senior management and other team leads to improve processes and address technical challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in CS/EE, or a related technical field and 12+ years of software development experience, OR Master's degree and 8+ years of related experience
5+ years experience managing software engineering teams
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet) and network architecture
Experience with agile development methodologies and software project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Preferred
Experience with SONiC, SAI or another Network OS
Experience specifically with Software Development Kits (SDKs) and their application in networking
Prior work with large-scale software systems and distributed computing
Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), or Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
Experience leading projects that involve complex system integration and customization
Experience in working with hardware teams, quality assurance, and customer support to deliver end-to-end solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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