Leader, Software Engineering, Cygnus platforms

Benefits

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Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$211K-$305K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

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Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Deadline

Apr 13, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Leader, Software Engineering, Cygnus platforms 2 Locations The application window is expected to close on: 04/13/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team The Cygnus team is at the heart of Cisco's innovation, building the next-generation Board Support Package (BSP) platform for high-performance routing products powered by Silicon One. We function as a critical engineering hub, bridging the gap between hardware and software to enable rapid platform onboarding and production-quality delivery. Our team is a collaborative, engineering-driven group that values craftsmanship and continuous learning, working across NPI, BIOS, and application development. We are particularly excited about our mission to modernize engineering through AI-powered automation, fundamentally changing how routing platforms are brought to market. By joining us, you contribute to a high-visibility, high-impact environment that spans multiple product lines and hardware generations. Your Impact Lead three critical functions-Spitfire NPI, Common BIOS, and Cygnus Applications-to ensure the rapid, high-quality delivery of Silicon One-based routing platforms. Manage the engineering team, processes, and infrastructure to optimize the developer experience and accelerate platform bring-up cycles. Drive the adoption of AI-powered workflows and automation to transform manual, repetitive tasks into intelligent, self-healing pipelines that improve quality and time-to-market. Champion a high-performing culture by mentoring engineers and setting rigorous standards for quality, security, and performance across all workstreams. Deliver complex, multi-functional projects that directly influence Cisco's Silicon One platform strategy and maintain our competitive edge in the routing industry. Minimum

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