Cisco · 7 hours ago
Software Engineer - AI and Agile Practices
Richardson, Texas, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $182K/yr
2+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing data and infrastructure in the AI era. They are seeking a Software Engineer to support the Hybrid Cloud transformation of IT workloads, focusing on automation and the integration of Artificial Intelligence to enhance operational capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and understand product requirements for workload and workflow automation needs for Cisco BU, Ops and IT
Understand and prioritize business requirements working closely with various IT and operations functions such as supply chain, finance, data and analytics, customer & partner care organizations
Evaluation of next-gen Cloud and SaaS-based orchestrator & catalog platforms, build proposals, and execute implementation plans
Act as a seasoned servant leader and coach for multiple scrum teams, fostering self-organization, continuous improvement, and adherence to Scrum values and practices
Proactively identify, track, and relentlessly remove impediments that hinder team progress, escalating issues appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery
Champion and implement advanced Scrum and agile methodologies, including scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale) where appropriate, to optimize team performance, cross-team collaboration, and overall program efficiency
Work closely with Product Owners, technical architects, and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of product requirements and strategic alignment across all teams
Work with internal stakeholders as well as external 3rd party solution providers to influence product requirements, product roadmap, report bugs, align strategy and escalate business impacting issues
Mentor Product Owners, team members, and other stakeholders on agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within and across teams
Work with management and other stakeholders to continually identify and implement product and solution improvements and create executive reports
Actively guide and support scrum teams in the adoption, integration, and innovative use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to enhance automation, optimize workflows, improve data insights, and build smarter solutions
Promote continuous improvement by mentoring the DevOps team to use metrics to identify and measure progress
Work with external 3rd party solution vendors to configure and test solutions, influence product requirements, report bugs and escalate business impacting issues
Participate in technical discussions and accelerate innovation to assist with implementing newer use cases and consumption models
Develop and deploy AI-powered applications integrating both front-end and back-end components
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product designers to translate AI models into user-ready products
Design and implement scalable APIs and data pipelines to support real-time inference and analytics
Create functional, accessible, and visually engaging user interfaces powered by responsive design frameworks
Optimize system performance for speed, security, and reliability across distributed environments
Lead product, architecture, and design conversations with technical architects, engineers, and software developers to implement large and complex solutions focused on workload and workflow automation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or relevant work experience
2+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Lead, specifically leading multiple scrum teams or large-scale agile programs
Proven ability to successfully manage and deliver multiple large, complex features or initiatives concurrently across different teams
2-5 years of experience working with Public Cloud Service Provider such as AWS, GCP and Azure
2-5 years of experience implementing and supporting workload automation and workflow automation platforms
Knowledge of relevant infrastructure and application monitoring technologies
Strong technical aptitude, and experience with both application and platform components
Detailed understanding of enterprise software development and/or infrastructure processes and lifecycle, ability to adjust and apply this knowledge in a dynamic environment using agile methodologies
Preferred
5+ years professional experience leading or contributing to large projects, including software development, platform/infrastructure support, and operations teams
Advanced Scrum Master certification (e.g., A-CSM, PSM II, SAFe Scrum Master/Advanced Scrum Master, LeSS Practitioner, Scrum@Scale Practitioner)
Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring Product Owners and development teams at various levels
Experience with implementing and optimizing scaling agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale)
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in enterprise IT, automation, or data analytics
2+ years hands-on Scrum lead experience in advanced, large-scale agile settings diligently applying Product Management, scrum principles, practices, and theory
2+ years hands-on Systems Analytic and data manipulation/reporting
One or more related certifications for agile methodologies
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
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
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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