Cisco · 3 weeks ago

Leader, Software Engineering

Anywhere in the US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $201K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the local SDK engineering team, ensuring software development goals are met and align with the company’s strategic direction.

Grooming the feature backlog, ensuring timely execution of projects, and highlighting and escalating roadblocks as needed.

Working closely with internal Cisco networking and cross-functional teams to understand their needs and deliver features and functionality that enhance their success.

Ensuring that all resources necessary for your team’s success are available and utilized effectively, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and managing job allocations.

Participating in strategic planning with senior management and other team leads to improve processes and address technical challenges.

Qualification

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SDK developmentNetworking protocolsSoftware engineering managementC programmingC++ programmingPython programmingJava programmingAgile methodologiesSoftware project managementElectrical EngineeringTCP/IPEthernetSONiCSAIPMP certificationCSM certificationCisco certifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

8+ years of software development experience with a proven track record in managing software engineering teams.

Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.

Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet) and network architecture.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams, including task planning and performance evaluation.

Experience with agile development methodologies and software project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

Preferred

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with SONiC, SAI or another Network OS.

Experience specifically with Software Development Kits (SDKs) and their application in networking.

Industry Certifications: Certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), or Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).