Manager, Software Engineering -Next-Gen Enterprise Routers

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Salary

$149K-$219K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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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

58% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

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

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Manager, Software Engineering -Next-Gen Enterprise Routers RTP, North Carolina, US The application window is expected to close on: 06/23/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team The Cisco Enterprise Routing team is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of the platforms that serve as the "connective tissue" for businesses worldwide. Their work ensures that data-ranging from simple office emails to high-bandwidth video conferencing and cloud-based applications-moves securely and efficiently across branch offices, campus networks, and multi-cloud environments. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Manager to join our team focused on the development of Cisco's new generation Secure Routers. The team is responsible for development across many software layers including low-level drivers, advance networking protocols, high-performance packet forwarding, modern cryptographic security, AI-driven features, modern CPU architecture, and system optimizations for scale and performance. What You'll Do In this role, you will lead a senior engineering team responsible for delivering Cisco's new generation of Enterprise routers, including Forwarding Plane capabilities for packet processing across modern networking platforms. You will guide high-level technical execution, drive engineering consistency across development cycles, and ensure smooth delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams. Success in this role requires strong ability to lead experienced engineers, good technical judgment, and good soft skills to collaborate with many cross functional teams. Role & Responsibilities Lead a distributed team of senior engineers and technical leaders delivering Enterprise Next-Gen Routers including Forwarding Plane and Platform

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