Cisco · 20 hours ago
Technical Scrum Master II (Full Time) - United States
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $138K/yr
1+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. The Technical Scrum Master will drive Agile practices, foster collaboration within technical teams, and support the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions while facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate standard Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Support the team in adhering to Scrum values and principles while learning to foster a culture of transparency and collaboration
Work closely with engineers to identify and surface technical blockers or dependencies early in the sprint
Assist the team in breaking down technical requirements into actionable user stories and tasks
Develop a foundational understanding of the team’s technical stack to better communicate challenges to stakeholders
Assist Product Owners (POs) in maintaining a clean and prioritized backlog
Ensure that user stories meet the 'Definition of Ready' and include clear acceptance criteria before sprint entry
Act as a liaison between the technical team and immediate stakeholders to ensure clear communication regarding progress and timelines
Help protect the team from outside interruptions during the sprint
Track and report on basic Agile metrics (e.g., Velocity, Burndown charts) to help the team understand their performance
Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Developer Experience team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of experience working within an Agile environment, such as in a Scrum Master, Project Coordinator, or Junior Developer capacity
Foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps practices, and the ability to grasp complex technical workflows
Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban frameworks, including the ability to facilitate ceremonies and track team metrics like velocity and burndown
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between technical engineers and business stakeholders
Preferred
An entry-level Agile certification (e.g., CSM or PSM I) is highly preferred
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
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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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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