Leader, Technical Systems Engineering

The application window is expected to close on: 08/05/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Cisco Network Engineering and Operations (NEO) is seeking a talented and experienced Technical Manager to lead and mentor a team of passionate engineers. The Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the development and ongoing lifecycle of observability and automation capabilities used to run Cisco’s internal network. What better place to run Cisco Networking applications and gear than Cisco NEO?

We are Customer Zero!

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in software engineering, excellent leadership skills, a proven track record of delivering high-quality software and be familiar with networking.

We are seeking candidates located at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This preference is to ensure alignment with our team's working hours and facilitate collaboration across time zones. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of being on site at least one day per week.

• Grow and mentor software engineers and technical leaders
• Deliver continuous feedback and performance review of engineers, with input from technical leads and senior leadership
• Track and facilitate progress on projects, adhering to Cisco IT’s “Ways of Working” (Agile)
• Help engineers grow their development skills including leveraging AI capabilities to scale
• Be a role model of company culture and values

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 6+ years, or PhD in STEM with 3+ years
• 3+ years of Engineering Management experience
• 5+ years of experience in Software Development (any language), with at least 2+ years of experience with Python specifically. 1 year of AI assisted software development is required.
• 3+ years of applicable networking experience

• Strong technical background and good understanding of cloud native technologies
• Experience of interacting and working with customers/clients
• Experience managing independent, strong, dispersed and diverse teams
• Strong networking background and certifications are a big plus
• History of full lifecycle management of applications

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.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. 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. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to…