Cisco · 17 hours ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cybersecurity
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $305K/yr
12+ years expCisco, through its subsidiary Splunk, is focused on building a safer digital world with a unified security and observability platform. The role of Software Engineering Technical Leader is vital for enhancing cybersecurity technology, particularly in automated threat analysis, and involves leading a team to optimize backend code and detection capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Serves as technical lead for a team or key domain, driving a 6+ month roadmap focused on features, operations, observability, and supportability to enhance customer experience
Actively engaged in technical work, including code reviews and hands-on contributions
Improves test health and code coverage through processes, tools, and mentorship
Mentor developers on technical and soft skills, including roadmap development and advocacy
Leads system design discussions, ensuring non-functional requirements (scale, security, usability, etc.) are addressed and documented
Communicates effectively as a technical authority in broader architectural and tech forums
Drives complex projects and operational improvements end-to-end, partnering with PMs on prioritization, execution, and continuous feedback
Translates customer needs and operational insights into system simplifications that speed development and increase value
Introduces innovative tools and methods to measurably improve troubleshooting efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degrees are a plus
12+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a deep focus on cybersecurity, distributed systems, and modern web technologies
Recognized technical authority in Python and Go, with extensive experience in building and scaling production-grade systems using these languages and ecosystems
Expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and the design of secure-by-default systems and processes
Deep knowledge of software architecture and design patterns, with a track record of defining long-term architectural strategy and guiding complex, multi-team implementations
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), including securing cloud-native applications, infrastructure-as-code, and multi-region deployments
Proficient in modern development practices and tooling (e.g., Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes), with an ability to influence DevSecOps processes across teams
Exceptional debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills across the entire tech stack
Experience leveraging data analytics, large-scale data processing, or machine learning to enhance security and threat detection capabilities
Proven ability to communicate complex technical ideas to diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives, and to lead technical direction across teams
Demonstrated success in mentoring senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, and driving engineering excellence across an organization
Understanding of threat intelligence platforms and security products specific to threat detection and mitigation
Ability to analyze and remediate security risks using advanced tools with AI/ML capabilities for dynamic security data and personalized security workflows
Significant experience designing and leading the implementation of large-scale, resilient, distributed systems with high availability and strong security guarantees
Track record of driving cross-functional technical initiatives and influencing product and organizational strategy through thought leadership
Preferred
Ability to think creatively to solve complex technical challenges in cybersecurity
Strong analytical skills with a focus on performance optimization and scalability
Excellent communication skills, able to explain sophisticated technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and drive for results
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
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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