Software Engineering Technical Leader - Multiple Teams

<p><span style="color:#525252"><span><b>Meet the Team</b>  </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span>Cloud Security Engineering at Cisco develops technology that helps customers secure their networks and users. Within the organization, the SSE Control Plane team builds and operates core control-plane services for Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access. The team focuses on key microservices that support Unified Policy and the Distribution Engine. Team members work closely with other Cloud Security Engineering teams and engineering groups across Cisco. The environment supports learning, experimentation, and solving high-impact security challenges. </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span><b>Your Impact</b>  </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span>Shape the architecture, design, development, and operation of backend microservices for the SSE Control Plane as a Software Engineering Technical Leader. Architect, build, and optimize scalable applications and APIs, using AI-assisted development tools across the software development lifecycle. Engineer reliable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to improve the transition from development to production. Maintain system health and security through proactive monitoring, cross-platform troubleshooting, and participation in on-call rotations. Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership, collaborate across functions, and evaluate emerging technologies to strengthen the organization’s technology stack. Multiply your impact with agentic development life cycle.  </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span>  </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span><b>Minimum Qualifications</b> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with <b>knowledge of networking and security concepts</b> such as routing, firewalls, and gateways. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>At least 8 years of experience in software development, with <b>strong expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.</b></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Knowledge of software development and system administration principles. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Experience programming or scripting in <b>Python, Java, Go, or a similar language. </b></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#525252"><span>  </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#525252"><span><b>Preferred Qualifications</b> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Excellent communication and teamwork skills. </span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#525252"><span>Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.  </span></span></li></ul><br /><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.</p><p>Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. </p><p>We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. </p><br /><p><b><u>Disclaimer</u></b></p><p>To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. 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