Software Engineer Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 11/09/2026

Meet the Team

The Security Innovation team within Cisco’s Security Business Group is building the next generation of networking and security platforms that protect applications, devices, and data across modern data centers and cloud environments. As part of the team developing CiscoHypershieldSmart Switches,you’llhelp build high-performance data plane software thatleveragesData Processing Units (DPUs) to deliver advanced networking, packet processing, and security capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as Cisco prepares to launch its next-generation Smart Switch platform. Working at the intersection of networking, systems programming, and security,you’llhelp shape a flagship Cisco innovation while collaborating with engineers solving some of the industry’s most complex networking challenges. Ifyou’repassionate about building high-performance networking software and influencing the future of secure infrastructure,we’dlove to hear from you.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer Technical Leader,you’llplay a key role in designing, developing, andoptimizingthe data plane software powering CiscoHypershieldSmart Switches. This is a highly technical, hands-on individual contributor role whereyou’llspendthe majority ofyour time writing production-quality code, solving complex networking problems, and influencing technical direction through engineering leadership.

You’ll work across the full…