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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Leader, Software Engineering - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $151,600.0 - $222,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Integrity, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Cisco - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88183287/1 ## About the Role * BS or MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience * 8+ years of experience in software, DevOps, or systems engineering, * 4+ years of experience in engineering leadership across diverse teams and time zones * Fluency in designing, architecting, and deploying AI enabled enterprise applications. * Proven track record of adopting an AI-first engineering approach and driving team-wide usage of AI-assisted development tools and workflows * Extensive SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems experience * Proven ability to drive technical strategy and deliver large-scale enterprise engineering and AI initiatives * Skilled at balancing tactical operational needs with long-term strategic, architectural, and quality objectives * Experience leading agile teams and managing complex engineering priorities, deadlines, and deliverables * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, product, and executive leadership * Deep experience developing, scaling, and managing high-performing engineering teams, * Experience or familiarity with MLOps/LLMops tooling, evaluation frameworks, and AI data pipelines * Experience with building and maintaining various Oracle Fusion Cloud modules, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and CX (Customer Experience). * A solid grasp of core business processes in areas such as finance and supply chain management to effectively align technical solutions with business needs. ## Description Cisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives! Our vision is to be loved as the world's best IT organization. We lead with user experience, accept agile ways of working, drive engineering efficiency, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology. The Component Operations Supply Chain IT team is at the forefront of transforming our supply chain through technology. We specialize in implementing and optimizing our Supply Chain ERP solution, a critical backbone for managing everything from procurement to delivery. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of processes, providing real-time visibility and control over our entire supply chain operations. We empower data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational agility. What You'll Do: * Lead, mentor, and develop software and AI engineers while fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence * Collaborate with technical leads to guide architectural decisions, improve system performance, manage technical debt, and integrate modern AI capabilities * Partner with Product, Supply Chain, Business Operations, and SMEs to clarify requirements, align priorities, and drive AI-enabled business solutions * Monitor and resolve production issues to ensure system stability, model/data integrity, and timely support * Remove obstacles, manage risks, and ensure teams have the tooling, platform infrastructure, and support needed for delivery * Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and drive team health, engagement, and continuous learning initiatives * Lead hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to build high-performing engineering teams skilled in modern AI paradigms * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and external AI/technology vendors ## Related Videos - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)