Distinguished Software Engineer, Identity Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Innovate, design, and propel leading-edge software, hardware, and technology solutions with a global impact across Cisco’s product offerings.

• Act as a recognized thought leader both internally and externally, shaping industry direction through technical expertise, innovation, and execution.

• Serve as a cross-domain technology leader, converting emerging technology trends into strategic advantages for Cisco.

• Define and guide the long-term technical vision and architecture for platform and identity systems while influencing senior leadership and technical communities.

• Establish and maintain engineering and architectural standards that inform multiple organizations and product lines.

• Drive a company-wide technology strategy that aligns with long-term business objectives and market leadership.

• Anticipate and cultivate industry trends, positioning Cisco at the leading edge of identity and security innovation.

• Transform complex technologies into scalable platform strategies and business opportunities throughout Cisco’s portfolio.

• Lead intricate, cross-functional initiatives that span various business units from concept to delivery.

• Mentor and influence senior and principal engineers, enhancing technical leadership and architectural consistency across teams.

• Represent Cisco externally through industry forums, standards bodies, patents, publications, and strategic partnerships.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience in designing and developing large-scale software, platforms, or distributed systems.

• Proven experience in defining and influencing architecture and technical strategy across multiple teams, organizations, or product lines.

• 10+ years of experience in platform, identity, or security systems, or a demonstrated record of success as a cross-domain technology leader.

• 8+ years of experience in building and scaling highly available, secure, and distributed systems in cloud or hybrid environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution

• Paid parental leave

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Basic life insurance

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown

• 4 paid days off for personal wellness as determined by Cisco

• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees

• Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer