Distinguished Architect
Cisco · San Jose, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a principal-level Network Engineer in the operations function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Networking. Compensation is listed at $273,200–$384,800 per year.
- Role
- Network Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Posted
- Feb 25, 2026
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Job description
from Cisco careersJob posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The application window is expected to close on: 3/30/2026. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Join Cisco's distinguished Solution Architecture team within our Common Hardware organization, where innovation and collaboration drive everything we do. As part of this highly skilled group, you'll work alongside industry experts focused on bridging hardware and software-delivering seamless, high-performance networking solutions.
Our team plays a pivotal role in coordinating across multiple engineering and business units, ensuring technical operations run smoothly and product strategies remain closely aligned with customer needs. We actively engage with customers to brainstorm new features, shape product direction, and prioritize development efforts. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, as we work hand-in-hand with ASIC development, project management, and marketing teams to drive the success of our hardware and software solutions.
We value deep networking knowledge and technical expertise, especially from candidates with backgrounds in hardware and software integration. Our environment fosters continuous learning and cross-functional partnership, providing you with the opportunity to shape the next generation of networking technologies-including ASIC, SDK, and P4 development in the US.