> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2004476-software-engineering-technical-leader-secure-workload-agent](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2004476-software-engineering-technical-leader-secure-workload-agent). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Engineering Technical Leader -- Secure Workload Agent

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Bismarck, ND, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM AIX, Unix, Compilers, Code Review, Computer Programming, Linux, Device Drivers, IBM System Z, Software Engineering, Solaris (Operating System), Cisco
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineering-technical-leader-secure-workload-agent-bismarck-nd-usa-58863729

## About the Role

Linux through technical guidance, design discussions, and code reviews to uphold engineering excellence Tasks * Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, or Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years * Experience developing software in C for Linux or UNIX-based OS * Experience with OS internals, kernel programming, or kernel driver development * Experience with compilers, cross-platform compilation, and crash/core dump analysis * Experience developing software for enterprise OS or multiple processor architectures Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with Cisco matching * paid time off and holidays * restricted stock units (RSUs) * paid parental leave * volunteer days

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you drive design, development, and optimization of the Secure Workload Unified Agent across multiple OS and architectures. You'll work near the OS and kernel, delivering high performance, reliability, and security for enterprise environments. You'll mentor teammates while guiding platform enablement and complex engineering projects. This is an opportunity to shape runtime security capabilities for diverse infrastructures at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and optimize low-level software components for the Unified Agent using C, focusing on OS and kernel-level functionality * Develop and maintain support for Linux, IBM AIX, IBM Power, IBM System z, Solaris, and other platforms * Diagnose complex software issues using crash/core dumps and OS internals to improve reliability and performance * Collaborate with engineers across Secure Workload, Tetragon, and Isovalent to deliver runtime security and platform enhancements * Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, design discussions, and code reviews to uphold engineering excellence Tasks * Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience, or Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years * Experience developing software in C for Linux or UNIX-based OS * Experience with OS internals, kernel programming, or kernel driver development * Experience with compilers, cross-platform compilation, and crash/core dump analysis * Experience developing software for enterprise OS or multiple processor architectures Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with Cisco matching * paid time off and holidays * restricted stock units (RSUs) * paid parental leave * volunteer days


## 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)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security)
- [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company)
- [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)
- [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker)

## Related Articles

- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? A Report on Tech Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/417-are-software-engineer-wages-being-pushed-down-a-report-on-tech-salaries)