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# Software Engineering Manager - Cilium - Isovalent

- **Company:** Cisco
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Linux, Software Engineering, Containerization, Kubernetes
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/software-engineering-manager-cilium-isovalent-en-barcelona-ID-363580869

## About the Role

Minimum Qualifications3+ years of Engineering Management experience
5+ years of experience in Software Development (any language), with at least 2+ years of experience with Go
3+ years of Linux, xcskxlj Kubernetes and the networking stack
Preferred QualificationsStrong technical background and good understanding of cloud native technologies
Software engineering experience
Experience of interacting and working with customers
Experience managing independent, strong, and diverse teams
Strong understanding of customer value
Strong networking background is a big plus
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## Description

OverviewIsovalent is seeking a talented and experienced Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers.The Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the development of our innovative networking for the Cilium project, security and observability solutions.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in software engineering, excellent leadership skills, a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products and be very familiar with Linux networking.Desplácese hacia abajo para ver todos los requisitos del puesto y las responsabilidades que pueden esperar los candidatos seleccionados.We are seeking candidates located either on America's East Coast or in Europe.This preference is to ensure alignment with our team\'s working hours and facilitate collaboration across time zones.ResponsibilitiesGrow and mentor software engineers and technical leadersDeliver continuous feedback and performance review of engineers, with input from technical leads and senior leadershipTrack progress on projects, help engineers grow their project management skillsPreserve the engineering culture as we scale out the teamBeing a role model of company culture and valuesMinimum Qualifications3+ years of Engineering Management experience5+ years of experience in Software Development (any language), with at least 2+ years of experience with Go3+ years of Linux, xcskxlj Kubernetes and the networking stackPreferred QualificationsStrong technical background and good understanding of cloud native technologiesSoftware engineering experienceExperience of interacting and working with customersExperience managing independent, strong, and diverse teamsStrong understanding of customer valueStrong networking background is a big plus#J-*****-Ljbffr


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