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# Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $250,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Production Code, Data Management, Cisco, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.atlantacareerpath.com/job.asp?id=3375490718&tx=IT8982TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 12+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale software, platform, or distributed systems.
 * Experience building and scaling highly available, secure, and distributed systems in cloud or hybrid environments.
 * Experience writing high-quality, production-grade code using modern programming languages (e.g., Go, Rust, or C++).
 * 5+ years of experience with security, privacy, and data protection principles as applied to platform and identity systems., * Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
 * Recognized technical leadership as a domain expert or cross-domain integrator influencing architecture across multiple product lines or business units.
 * Experience driving platform strategy in large-scale enterprise or cloud environments.
 * Experience integrating systems with broader platform services such as observability, data platforms, or AI/ML-driven systems.
 * Track record of influencing technical direction and aligning stakeholders across a large, matrixed organization.
 * Experience defining technical architecture and driving end-to-end system design across multiple teams or organizations.
 * Contributions to industry standards, open-source projects, patents, or publications.
 * Ability to translate emerging technology trends into long-term strategic direction and business impact.

## Description

You will join Cisco's Platform & Identity Engineering Group, a foundational group responsible for building and scaling the core platform services that power Cisco's products and experiences. The team focuses on delivering secure, scalable platform capabilities that enable consistent management of security products across Cisco's portfolio.

This organization partners closely with engineering, security, and product teams across multiple technology and business groups to provide the underlying systems that support Cisco's innovation. The work spans cloud, security, and platform infrastructure, with an emphasis on reliability, interoperability, and long-term scalability.

Your Impact

 * Innovate, develop, and drive data platform and security-focused troubleshooting application as foundational platform components that enable visibility, analytics, automation, and operational insights across the Security portfolio.
 * Act as an internal, external, and industry expert, applying deep technical expertise to provide guidance and consultation on complex challenges.
 * Serve as a domain expert or cross-domain integrator, leveraging breadth of knowledge to connect emerging technology trends and assess their impact on Cisco products.
 * Guide and set standards for the technical direction of Cisco's software and technology solutions, influencing industry trends, business leaders, and Cisco's technical community.
 * Ensure the development, execution, and enablement of technology strategies that deliver long-term business impact.
 * Stay ahead of evolving technology and industry trends, shaping innovation and enabling Cisco to maintain a strong competitive advantage.
 * Partner across engineering, product, and business teams to translate strategic vision into scalable, high-impact solutions.
 * Mentor and influence senior technical leaders, driving architectural consistency and engineering excellence across the organization.


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