• Lead and develop software feature projects within the Devices Technology Group, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with Cisco's overall technology strategy and product portfolio
• Engage with customers and partners to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into the development process
• Leading in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and performance issues
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to prioritize features and optimize development efforts
• Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate software features with hardware and other Cisco technologies
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform product development strategies
• Follow Cisco's leadership principles and rituals to inspire and empower teams, ensuring alignment with corporate values and culture
• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams aligned with Cisco's strategic objectives
• Coach and mentor team members to foster professional growth and technical excellence
• Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies within the Devices Technology Group
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and customers
• Ensure team adherence to Cisco's guiding principles and leadership rituals

Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Extensive experience in software development, particularly in device-related technologies and feature development
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and delivering complex software projects
• Strong expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies
• Strong coding skills in C and C++ for performance-critical and embedded device software development
• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, and rapid prototyping of software features
• Familiarity with Java for scalable application development and integration within Cisco's device software ecosystem
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding conventions
• Comfortable working with version control systems such as Git and proficient in command-line tools to streamline development workflows
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders

Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple teams and levels of the organization

Proficient in programming languages includingC, C++, Python, and Java, with hands-on experience in developing software features using these languages

• The full salary range for certain locations is listed below
• For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance

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• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies
• Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan

For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation
• For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target
• Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined