Cisco · 12 hours ago
Leader, Software Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$211K/yr - $305K/yr
12+ years expCisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. They are seeking an experienced leader to work collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver premier products while optimizing engineering processes and mentoring engineers.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, mentor, and grow and inspire a set of extraordinary engineers
Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development and implementation of products or foundational technology
Drive large and/or complex projects from technical design through completion
Collaborate multi-functionally to ensure technical standards (e.g., potentially with external technology providers, and any internal technology dependencies)
Contribute to and maintain processes and standards (e.g., for design reviews, security, and testing)
Provide feedback and insight into standards and practices while identifying areas for improvement in process, architecture, design, and security
Consider all aspects of security from secure development practices to proper security architecture functionality
Manage product and/or system level tradeoffs and design decisions to drive quality and consistency; updates team priorities as appropriate
Accountable for quality of product within area of responsibility; make recommendations to products and services with respect to issues, opportunities and improvements, focusing on quality and performance
Contribute to product roadmap discussions and provide schedules and resource estimates, drives successful project and/or product development
May lead discussions with customers and/or stakeholders to explain solutions, gather feedback, and work with cross functional teams to ensure feedback is reflected in design decisions and deployment
Work multi-functionally to define, drive, and deliver key projects in timely manner (e.g., Product Management, Operations, QA Firmware, Software, Mechanical, Vendors)
Qualification
Required
Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience
Also requires 4+ years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Prior experience developing security products such as Security Information and Event Management solutions
Familiarity with secure software development practices and compliance requirements in security-focused environments
Passion for building innovative tools that empower security teams and make a significant impact on global cybersecurity
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
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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