Meet the team

Cisco is redefining the landscape of industrial security. Within the Cyber Vision team, we provide critical visibility into OT (Operational Technology) and IoT assets, enabling security and operations teams to detect threats and ensure compliance across complex industrial

environments. We are looking for a visionary Technical Leader to architect the future of our cloud-native industrial security solution. You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between industrial operations and cloud-scale security.

Your impact

This pivotal role involves in lead, design and deployment of high-performance, scalable, and robust software solutions using the Golang, micro services, networking and cloud technologies
Set the technical direction for development of both cloud-native/cloud-agnostic and onprem IIoT security products, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across distributed environments.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Security Architecture, and Cloud Platform teams, to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Drive technical rigor through design reviews, code review and code quality initiatives, while leveraging AI-powered development tools to accelerate engineering velocity.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to software functionality, performance, and integration in a timely manner.
You grow with working in a highly collaborative, inclusive, and agile atmosphere with multi-functional teams across geographies
Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, Go language updates, and best practices in cloud to continuously enhance development processes and introduce innovative solutions

Minimum Qualifications

An ideal candidate with 12+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on Golang, cloud and security domains, and a degree in Computer

Science (BE/BTech/MS/MCA or equivalent).

Deep expertise in backend development using Golang, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable, and performant code for distributed systems.
Extensive experience designing and operating services within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Solid understanding of data storage solutions, including experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and efficient query optimization.
Deep technical expertise in implementing IAM and SSO protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2) for large-scale enterprise applications.
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Proven track record of leading the design and delivery of complex, multi-service features and defining system-wide API contracts.
Strong understanding of secure software development lifecycles and modern security architecture.
Demonstrated ability to debug complex production issues, trace failures across microservices, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Active use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Codex) to improve debugging, test generation, and development speed.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Organized, attention to details, able to work both independently and as a team member

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience or understanding of networking and cybersecurity domains.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern quality assurance methodologies.
Experience with cloud-native deployment patterns.
Proficiency in using Python or other scripting languages for operational tooling and automation.

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.

Software Engineering Technical Leader | Golang & networking (12-15 years)