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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distinguished Software Engineer (Remote) - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **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 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87915635/1 ## 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 policy, platform, 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., * Proven track record of driving company-wide or industry-level technical impact across large, sophisticated organizations. * Recognized industry leadership through patents, publications, conference speaking, or contributions to standards bodies. * Experience defining and driving platform or policy strategy at enterprise or industry scale. * Deep understanding of security, policy, 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, multi-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 track record to translate emerging technology trends into long-term strategic direction and measurable business outcomes. ## Description You will join Cisco's Security and Policy Platform Group, a foundational organization responsible for transforming Cisco's Security products from single point products to comprehensive security outcomes, as a Distinguished Engineer. The team delivers secure, scalable capabilities enabling customers to control and security policies across Cisco and third-party products. This work spans cloud and client infrastructure, security, policy and networking, 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 policy 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 policy 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. * Represent Cisco externally through industry forums, standards bodies, patents, publications, and strategic partnerships. ## 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) - [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) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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