staff software engineering Technical Lead tech_leadership · Posted May 18, 2026
$210,600 – $305,100
USD per year
Skills
Python

About this role

Cisco is hiring a staff-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python. Compensation is listed at $210,600–$305,100 per year.

Role
Technical Lead
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 07/24/2026

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

Meet the team:

Join the Silicon One Team at Cisco, a group at the forefront of developing Cisco's groundbreaking silicon architecture. We are a collaborative unit focused on pushing the boundaries of ASIC design for advanced process nodes. As a member of the team, you will contribute to defining innovative ASIC STA methodologies and creating robust flows essential for developing our complex chips.

Your Impact:

Define, design and verify ASIC and ASIC subsystems to be deployed in a range of Cisco platforms. Contribute to a multi-disciplined engineering team to meet the power, performance,  and area goals for products. Design, document, and develop ASIC subsystems for release in high volume and quality. Help define the process, methods, and tools for design and implementation of complex developments.


What You’ll Do:

  • Oversees the definition, architecture and design of high performance ASICs

  • Oversees all applications and code including methodology of reusable code

  • Oversees code creation and determines methodology behind coding

  • Consults for architecture and design decisions for complex areas

  • Drives design solutions across the business

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