senior software engineering Technical Lead tech_leadership Bachelor's · Posted Jan 7, 2026
$183,800 – $263,600
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a senior-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Networking, Data Structures, API Development. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $183,800–$263,600 per year.

Role
Technical Lead
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Work mode
On-site
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Jan 7, 2026
AI Summary
Lead Silicon One software development for Cisco's network processors, working with customers on product adoption, architecture, and feature implementation. Develop C++, Python, and NPU software for control and data planes. Requires deep networking expertise, hardware architecture knowledge, and team leadership experience.

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Job description

from Cisco careers

The application window is expected to close on: 2/2/2026. The job posting may be removed if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is an onsite role based in the San Jose, CA office. While the team may have hybrid days, this is at the discretion of the team and is subject to change at any time.

Meet the Team

Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all Silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof. Our devices are crafted for universal adaptability, delivering high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility. We enable the use of these innovative products in the fast-paced world of Open Standards, Open Networking, and massively Scalable Cloud Data Centers.

If you want to work with amazing people and innovative customers developing the next generation of world-class products, join us! Our team develops the full software stack enabling the Silicon One network processors. We work with the Open Standards community and our incredible customers to deliver best in class routing and switching platforms. Work also with architecture and design teams to define the next generation of ASIC products being developed.

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