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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distinguished Software Engineer (Identity... - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Clayton, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $293,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Interoperability, Systems Integration, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Cisco - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gl5r4v ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of related experience, Master's degree with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD with 10+ years of related experience designing and developing large-scale software, platform, or distributed systems. + Experience defining and influencing architecture and technical strategy across multiple teams, organizations, or product lines. + 10+ years of experience in platform, identity, or security systems, or demonstrated success operating as a cross-domain technology leader. + 8+ years of experience building and scaling highly available, secure, and distributed systems in cloud or hybrid environments. Preferred Qualifications: + Proven track record of driving company-wide or industry-level technical impact across large, complex organizations. + Recognized industry leadership through patents, publications, conference speaking, or contributions to standards bodies. + Experience defining and driving platform or identity strategy at enterprise or industry scale. + Deep understanding of security, identity, privacy, and data protection principles within large-scale platform systems. + Experience integrating across platform services such as observability, data platforms, AI/ML systems, and security infrastructure. + Track record of leading highly complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact. + Experience influencing senior leadership, including executives, on technical direction and business strategy. + Strong ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive consensus across large, matrixed organizations. + Proven ability to translate emerging technology trends into long-term strategic direction and measurable business outcomes. ## Description You will join Cisco's Identity Engineering Group, a foundational organization responsible for transforming Cisco's Identity products into a unified Identity experience as a Distinguished Engineer. The team delivers secure, scalable Identity capabilities that enables customers to control and enforce access across humans, agents, and non-human identities. This work spans cloud and client infrastructure, security, and the Identity domain, with a strong emphasis on reliability, interoperability, and long-term scalability! Your Impact + Innovate, develop, and drive industry-leading software, hardware, and technology solutions with global impact across Cisco's product portfolio. + Serve as a recognized internal and external thought leader, influencing industry direction through technical expertise, innovation, and execution. + Act as a cross-domain technology leader, translating emerging technology trends into strategic advantage for Cisco. + Define and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture for platform and identity systems while influencing senior leadership and technical communities. + Establish and uphold engineering and architectural standards that guide multiple organizations and product lines. + Drive company-wide technology strategy aligned to long-term business outcomes and market leadership. + Anticipate and develop industry trends, positioning Cisco at the forefront of identity and security innovation. + Translate sophisticated technologies into scalable platform strategies and business opportunities across Cisco's portfolio. + Lead highly complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple business units from concept through delivery. + Mentor and influence senior and principal engineers, elevating technical leadership and architectural consistency across teams. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)