# Software Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Milpitas, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-08
- Apply by: 2026-12-23
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Milpitas-California-US/Software-Engineering-Technical-Leader_2028826?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-software-engineering-technical-leader-8/

## About the role

• Uses specialized expertise to interpret business issues, recommend best practices, and solve complex problems. Mentors others, leads small-to-medium features, and manages projects that span multiple teams. • Writes clean, functional code that sets team standards. Influences architectural decisions (security, scalability, reliability) and articulates design choices based on market awareness and competitive analysis. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
- Experience in all phases of SW development cycle with exposure to agile development methodologies
- Experience with tech stack C/ C++ or Python
- Experience with networking protocols
- Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and validated software design and development skills
- Experience with Service provider, data center technologies and architectures


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-software-engineering-technical-leader-8/