director software engineering Director of Engineering management · Posted May 19, 2026
$210,600 – $305,100
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in Milpitas, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, AWS. Compensation is listed at $210,600–$305,100 per year.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
Milpitas, CA
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
May 19, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Note: This is a hybrid role working on-site a minimum of 3 days a week in the Milpitas, CA office. 

MEET THE TEAM 

At the Hyperfabric Engineering Team, we believe that the traditional Data Center deployment and management practices must evolve and modernize to meet the needs of the modern Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing workloads. Our mission is to deliver Data Center Infrastructure Management as a Service, empowering enterprises to manage highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and mission-critical networking and server ecosystems with minimal networking engineering overhead. 

We are building a Cloud-based product that allows customers to order, operate, monitor, triage, and remediate their Data Center Infrastructure in a scalable, hands-off manner. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we deliver innovative, scalable, maintainable, and easy-to-use platform that will disrupt and optimize Data Center management for infrastructure that hosts the modern AI applications. 

Joining our team means working on transformative ideas that are shaping the future of AI infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with industry leaders, contribute to cutting-edge advancements in Data Center Infrastructure management, and drive revolutionary progress in the field. We value our customers and thrive on teamwork. 

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