Cisco · 11 hours ago
Software Engineering Technical Leader
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $305K/yr
8+ years expCisco’s Splunk Enterprise Security team is seeking a Software Engineer Technical Leader who excels technically and is an excellent leader. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering impactful features that empower customers with actionable security insights, while also mentoring other engineers and leading projects.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a recognized engineering expert within Cisco’s Splunk Enterprise Security team
Architect, develop, and maintain end-to-end features and enhancements leveraging Splunk ES, ensuring seamless frontend and backend integration
Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical challenges, including data ingestion, API design, security analysis, and large-scale data visualization
Lead the technical design, implementation, and delivery of major business projects, spanning backend microservices, RESTful APIs, and Splunk app development
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API contracts, and user guides
Partner with PM to deliver intuitive, user-friendly features while ensuring backend performance, data integrity, and security compliance
Champion software development best practices, secure coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines
Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, sharing expertise in full stack development, Splunk app architecture, and cloud-native patterns
Take on increasing leadership in sprint planning, project execution, and cross-team collaboration
Represent the team’s accomplishments in cross-functional meetings and, as appropriate, at industry events
Measure and drive product adoption through metrics, dashboards, and customer feedback
Continuously develop your own leadership skills with support from Cisco’s career development programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree + 12 years, Master's + 8 years, or PhD + 5 years of relevant software engineering experience
Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering full stack solutions for enterprise-scale products, preferably in security, networking, or observability domains
Deep hands-on experience with: Backend: Python, Java, or Go; RESTful API design; microservices; and integration with SQL/NoSQL
DevOps/CI-CD: Automated testing, Docker/Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines
SaaS experience: Proven experience building and operating high-scale applications in a public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or hybrid environment
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across the full technology stack
Solid understanding of secure coding practices, privacy, and compliance in enterprise software
Proven ability and motivation to mentor, coach, and inspire peers
Preferred
Experience leading or architecting large-scale, distributed systems, especially in security analytics or SIEM
Advanced proficiency with cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure-as-code, and serverless architectures
Experience with data pipeline development, stream processing (Kafka, Spark), or integration of third-party security data sources
Familiarity with Splunk ES correlation searches, notable events, and custom visualizations
Certified Splunk Architect or Splunk Enterprise Security Admin (preferred but not required)
Demonstrated thought leadership through whitepapers, conference presentations, or open-source contributions
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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
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
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
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Leadership Team
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