Software Engineering Technical Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Establish the technical vision and roadmap for the C++ testing ecosystem.

• Develop methodologies for engineers to effectively build, test, and deploy software.

• Create reusable testing frameworks, libraries, and tools for developers.

• Incorporate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines to deliver quick and actionable feedback.

• Develop platforms that reveal test coverage, trends in flaky tests, and pipeline health metrics.

• Guide engineers and impact technical decisions across various teams.

• Advocate for engineering standards and foster alignment without having formal authority.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional experience in software engineering.

• Proficient in C++ at an expert level.

• Familiarity with Python or similar programming languages for developer tools, automation, and testing infrastructure.

• Proven experience in designing and maintaining reusable test frameworks or developer tools used by multiple engineering teams.

• Expertise in C++ testing and mocking frameworks like GoogleTest, Google Mock, Catch2, or equivalent technologies.

• Skilled in build systems and dependency management tools such as Bazel, CMake, or similar technologies.

• Experience in integrating automated testing and developer tools into contemporary delivery workflows.

• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containerized environments, and microservices architectures.

• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure platforms.

• Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience with observability and diagnostic tools.

• Comprehensive understanding of software design for testability, including aspects like dependency injection, interface design, deterministic testing, isolation, and automation standards.

• Proven track record of influencing engineering standards and promoting technical adoption across teams.

• Excellent communication skills with technical partners.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from Cisco.

• Paid parental leave.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability.

• Basic life insurance coverage.

• Potential availability of Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to eligibility and continued employment.

• 10 paid holidays each full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• Paid day off for birthdays.

• Paid shutdown during year-end holidays.

• 4 paid personal wellness days.

• 16 days of paid vacation each full calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time-off program with no set limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick leave provided upon hire and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick leave may be carried forward each year.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family matters.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days each full calendar year.

• Annual bonuses for non-sales positions, in accordance with Cisco policies.

• Performance-based incentive pay for employees involved in sales plans.