Cisco · 12 hours ago
Software Engineering Technical Leader - Platform Adoption
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $264K/yr
5+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing data and infrastructure in the AI era. They are seeking a Software Engineering Technical Leader to drive platform adoption through technical enablement and support for internal development teams, focusing on both traditional and AI-assisted development workflows.
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Responsibilities
Embed with pilot teams during onboarding, providing hands-on technical support for both traditional and AI-assisted development workflows
Write POC code, integration scripts, and glue code to accelerate team adoption - often using AI coding tools yourself to move faster
Build and maintain golden paths that work for both human developers and AI agents - automated, opinionated workflows that make the 'right way' the easiest way
Develop MCP servers and AI agent integrations that expose platform capabilities to tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex
Create reusable templates, SDKs, and starter kits optimized for both human comprehension and AI agent consumption
Debug and resolve integration issues in real-time to minimize blockers and keep teams moving
Create technical documentation with well-structured schemas and examples that serve both human readers and AI coding assistants
Deliver technical training sessions and workshops covering both traditional development and AI-assisted coding patterns
Channel developer feedback to platform engineering teams, advocating for improvements that address real pain points
Track and report adoption metrics for both human and AI-assisted workflows, demonstrating platform impact
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in Python or Node.js
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience in solutions engineering, developer relations, or technical consulting
Background with AI/ML platforms, model deployment, or agentic AI systems
Hands-on experience with AI agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Codex) as a daily part of your development workflow
Experience building MCP servers or similar AI agent integrations
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience building SDKs, CLIs, or developer tools
Strong API design and integration skills (REST, GraphQL, MCP)
Track record of driving tool or platform adoption through hands-on enablement
Experience in large enterprises with siloed organizational structure
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
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
Flexible vacation time off program
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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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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