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Software Engineering Technical Leader (Remote)

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Remote, United States or Durham, NC, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$178k - $257k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and scale AI-enabled platforms that replace legacy enterprise tools.
  • Lead and mentor engineers while embedding AI-assisted development practices into engineering workflows.
  • Collaborate with operations, product, strategy, and other multifunctional partners to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools, frameworks, and engineering practices into production workflows.
  • Design, develop, and maintain engineering harnesses, including test automation frameworks and CI/CD infrastructure.
  • Optimize performance and cost efficiency in AI/LLM-enabled software systems.
  • Drive measurable business outcomes such as cost savings and improved productivity.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant technical experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience building and delivering enterprise software solutions.
  • Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot into production workflows.
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining engineering harnesses, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD infrastructure.
  • Experience optimizing performance and cost efficiency in AI/LLM-enabled software systems.
  • Preferred: leadership on AI-native engineering teams building or replacing enterprise-scale platforms.
  • Preferred: experience mentoring engineers and leading multifunctional, matrixed technical teams.
  • Preferred: experience partnering with operations, strategy, and product teams to deliver business solutions.
  • Preferred: ability to evaluate and scale emerging AI engineering tools and practices.
  • Preferred: strong communication, influence, and partner management skills.

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible U.S. employees.
  • 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
  • Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
  • Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants subject to eligibility and continued employment.
  • Paid holidays, floating holiday, birthday leave, year-end shutdown, personal wellness days, vacation, sick time, and family emergency leave subject to applicable policies.
  • Optional 10 paid volunteer days per calendar year.
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.

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Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.

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