Software Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 06/29/2026
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .

*****We are looking for candidates local to Milpitas as this is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days in the office each week*****

**Meet the Team**

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Technical Leader to drive architecture and software development for next-generation networking platforms spanning Silicon One NPUs, AI fabrics, coherent optical systems, silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, PHY subsystems, and distributed NOS integration.

This role develops software consistent with Cisco Design Thinking Principles, with a focus on simplification, user experience, secure coding practices, user privacy, and software development best practices. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in datapath systems, embedded software, coherent optics architecture, CMIS...

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