Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineering Technical Leader for their Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group in London. The ideal candidate will lead the full lifecycle development, focusing on technical leadership and collaboration within a hybrid working model.

With a strong background in C++, and significant experience in Linux and virtualisation, you will be pivotal in enhancing product features and mentoring fellow engineers. Join us and contribute to the technical growth and success of Cisco.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience programming, primarily in C++.
• 5+ years of experience technically leading product development.
• Significant experience with Linux.
• Experience with virtualisation and containers.
• Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration.
• Knowledge of networks and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, monitor, and deliver new features.
• Be the leader of the teams’ backlog and drive design.
• Be involved in operational aspects of microservice architecture.
• Mentor and train fellow engineers.

Skills

C++

Technical Leadership

Linux

Virtualisation

Networking

Continuous Integration

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineering Technical Leader

Webex Real-time Media Engineering Group

Our team is based in one of our central London offices, near Moorgate station. We operate a hybrid working model, meeting to collaborate in the office three times a week. We collaborate with other teams across Cisco in other regions and time zones.

Your Impact

• Lead Full Lifecycle Development: Design, develop, test, monitor, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
• Leading Technically: Be the leader of the teams’ backlog, identify engineering improvements, challenge technical decisions, drive design and architecture for your teams.
• DevOps & Microservices: Be highly involved the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture, including being part of an on‑call rotation.
• Adaptable & Problem‑Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data‑driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
• AI: Use a variety of AI tools in your daily workflow for enhanced productivity; contribute to Cisco’s growth by using and applying AI in new scenarios and opportunities.
• Support & Growth: Mentor and train fellow engineers who join us to help them get up to speed and grow their skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Coding Aptitude: 10+ years of experience programming, primarily in C++ and the willingness to learn new languages quickly as needed.
• Technical Leadership: 5+ years of experience technically leading similar product development.
• Linux: Significant experience with Linux.
• Virtualisation: Experience with virtualisation and containers (such as Docker or Kubernetes).
• Software development lifecycle: Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery.
• Networking: Knowledge of networks and networking protocols (such as TCP/IP and HTTP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: C#, Java, Rust.
• Experience with audio and video coding, processing techniques, and technologies (such as Opus and H.264).
• Familiarity with Windows development.
• Experience with data science / AI.
• Experience with cryptography and cryptographic libraries.