Cisco
Software Engineering Technical Leader
Milpitas, California, US · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$7,274 more — $221,374 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $221,374 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.
Responsibilities
- Drive resolution of the highest-severity customer challenges spanning software, hardware, design, automation, and operations, while translating lessons learned into product improvements and standard processes.
- Mentor senior engineers, raise the quality bar for architecture and design reviews, and cultivate a culture of technical excellence across the organization.
- Develop scalable feedback mechanisms, proactive tooling, and continuous improvement programs that reduce customer impact and accelerate adoption of Cisco technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience, or 10+ years of related experience.
- Experience with Cisco Nexus or comparable large-scale data center switching platforms.
Nice to have
- Experience with Cisco Data Center networking offerings, including Nexus stand-alone, Nexus Dashboard, software, and automation development.
- We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.
- Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
- Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
- U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
Skills
- Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to solve original technical problems.
Compensation
- The starting salary range posted for this position is $214,100.00 to $309,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benef
Company info
- The application window is expected to close on: 10/25/2026 Meet the Team Our team sits at the center of Cisco Data Center Engineering and the real-world networks our most strategic customers depend on.
- The work is deeply technical, highly visible, and grounded in trust: customers bring us their hardest problems, and we help them reduce risk, move faster, and turn complex infrastructure into a competitive advantage.
- At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
- You will combine deep networking expertise, automation, AI-driven workflows, and sound engineering judgment to help customers build modern, scalable, and resilient data center environments with confidence.
- Own the technical strategy and execution of Cisco's most sophisticated Nexus data center deployments, guiding customers from architectural planning through production readiness.
- Lead multi-functional initiatives involving Engineering, Product Management, Customer Experience, Sales, Partners, and Customers to deliver successful outcomes from technical discovery through implementation.
- Communicate complex technical strategies, risks, and recommendations with transparency and confidence to engineering leaders, customers, and executive stakeholders.
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