Cisco Leader Software Engineering 

United States, North Carolina, Cary 

78402077

Who You Will Work With:

You will be responsible for managing and mentoring local SDK engineers, fostering an environment of innovation and high performance. You’ll collaborate with our SDK teams in our various geographical locations to synchronize development activities and align on product roadmaps and features. Your role will also involve engaging with various internal networking teams to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and support the integration of SDK functionalities. Additionally, you will interface with cross-functional leaders to drive projects forward, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

As a Leader for the Silicon One SDK team, you will lead a dynamic group of software engineers, while collaborating closely with our various global SDK teams. You will be at the forefront of managing and delivering sophisticated software development kits that are integral to Cisco's networking solutions. Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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).