AI-First Engineering Leader — Cross-Platform Apps

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced software leader to drive multi-platform experiences across C++, iOS, Android and cross-platform tools. You will shape the technical direction and deliver secure, scalable software for millions of users in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes AI-first engineering, end-to-end delivery, data-driven improvements, and building a high-performing team that values quality, security, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience and 3+ years leading or managing engineering teams.
• Proven success delivering complex, customer-facing software through others.
• Strong software architecture and engineering fundamentals, with the ability to guide technical decisions and learn new technologies quickly.
• Passion for AI, with hands-on experience using AI-assisted tools, prototyping AI-enabled ideas, or leading the adoption of emerging technology.
• Strong people leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A clear commitment to quality, security, continuous learning, and measurable results.
• Experience leading desktop, mobile, cross-platform, real-time, media, or performance-sensitive application teams.
• Experience with modern C++, Swift/iOS, Kotlin/Android, Java, Python, Qt, or related technologies.
• Experience introducing AI-assisted development practices or delivering AI-powered product capabilities.
• Experience using automation, telemetry, experimentation, and engineering metrics to improve delivery and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Set the team's technical direction for multi-platform applications, balancing customer value, delivery, and long-term platform health.
• Embed AI across design, development, testing, debugging, data analysis, and operations—improving how the team builds while maintaining security, quality, and accountability.
• Turn emerging technology into meaningful customer and engineering outcomes through rapid, responsible experimentation.
• Translate product strategy into clear priorities and lead the predictable delivery of high-quality customer experiences.
• Use customer feedback, telemetry, crash data, and delivery metrics to focus investment and measure impact.
• Champion strong architecture, automation, testing, observability, CI/CD, security, and operational excellence.
• Attract, coach, and retain great engineers, setting clear expectations and supporting meaningful career growth.
• Build the team's confidence and skill in AI-assisted engineering through practical use, shared learning, and measurable goals.
• Create an inclusive environment built on ownership, curiosity, constructive challenge, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product, UX, Data, and Engineering to shape the roadmap, resolve trade-offs, and deliver shared outcomes.
• Turn complex technical decisions, opportunities, and risks into clear business language that builds alignment.

Skills

Software architecture

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Learning fast

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

C++

Swift/iOS

Kotlin/Android

Java

Python

Qt

Job description

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced software leader to drive multi-platform experiences across C++, iOS, Android and cross-platform tools. You will shape the technical direction and deliver secure, scalable software for millions of users in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes AI-first engineering, end-to-end delivery, data-driven improvements, and building a high-performing team that values quality, security, and continuous learning.