Software Engineering Technical Leader (Remote)

Cisco is a technology company developing solutions that connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The Software Engineering Technical Leader will architect and deliver AI-powered internal platforms, lead AI-native engineering practices, mentor engineers, and align technical solutions with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and scale AI-enabled platforms that replace legacy enterprise tools and drive operational efficiencies
• Lead and mentor engineers, embedding AI-assisted development practices to elevate code quality and delivery velocity
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to align technical solutions with business and operational goals
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools, frameworks, and best practices into the engineering workflow
• Ensure the team’s outputs achieve tangible business outcomes, including cost savings and improved productivity

Requirements:

• 12+ years of relevant technical experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience building and delivering enterprise software solutions
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) integrated into production workflows
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining engineering harnesses (e.g., test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructure)
• Experience optimizing performance and cost-efficiency in AI/LLM-enabled software systems
• Demonstrated leadership on AI-Native engineering teams building or replacing enterprise-scale platforms
• Track record mentoring engineers and leading multi-functional, matrixed technical teams
• Experience collaborating with partners from operations, strategy, and product to deliver impactful business solutions
• Ability to learn, evaluate, and scale emerging AI engineering tools and practices
• Strong communication, influence, and partner management skills in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment