Software Engineering Technical Leader

Meet the Team

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We're building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pocket, and application.

Our technology powers industry-leading products like Slido, Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. As a member of our team, your work will ensure every user gets a truly immersive experience regardless of device or location, empowering the hybrid working patterns of the future.

Your Impact

As a Engineering Technical Leader, you will serve as a primary technical driver for the Partner Hub. You will provide high-level architectural guidance, lead the development of complex features, and ensure our platform remains scalable, secure, and resilient. By collaborating closely with Product Management and cross-functional engineering teams, you will translate intricate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions. Your leadership will directly influence the success of our global partner network while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and professional growth within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the design, strategy, and execution of complex platform enhancements and feature sets for the Webex Partner Hub.

• Provide expert architectural oversight and rigorous code reviews to uphold the highest standards of system performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Serve as a bridge between Product Management, UX, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery of high-impact technical solutions.

• Champion industry best practices in CI/CD, security, observability, and automated testing to sustain a high-velocity, resilient development environment.

• Serve as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, driving a culture of continuous learning and technical advancement.

• Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve system-wide technical bottlenecks to ensure platform reliability and long-term stability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent practical field.

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on enterprise-grade systems.

• Deep expertise in modern web technologies, scalable API design, and cloud-native architectures.

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, complex software solutions within a SaaS or cloud-based environment.

• Demonstrated history of leading technical projects and navigating cross-functional team dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide visionary technical leadership and influence architectural direction across multiple engineering teams.

• Proven experience in driving alignment and strategy across complex, cross-functional organizational boundaries.

• Extensive background in architecting or managing large-scale B2B or partner-facing portals.

• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and advanced DevOps practices.

• Experience with Webex or similar enterprise collaboration platforms.

• A strong, demonstrated passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing technical talent.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse, non-technical stakeholders.

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Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.