Senior C++ Engineer - Architect & Team Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineering leader to architect and drive end-user features for Webex across platforms.

You will design scalable systems, mentor engineers, and partner with product managers and UX designers to shape the roadmap. You will champion AI-assisted development and set high standards for code quality and reliability, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience leading architecture and design discussions and driving alignment across teams.
• Strong programming and system design expertise with trade-off evaluation and decision making.
• Excellent problem solving and structured, scientific approach to complex challenges.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to engineers, partners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lead architectural direction for end-user features used by millions.
• Own architectural decisions within your domain and communicate scalable designs.
• Break down complex requirements into clear technical designs guiding teams to delivery.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and foster technical growth.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to influence roadmap decisions.
• Drive investigations based on CSAT, NPS, and customer feedback to improve experiences.
• Champion AI tooling to boost productivity and delivery velocity.
• Lead by example with accountability and collaborative culture.

Skills

Modern C++

Swift

TypeScript/JavaScript

Java

Python

System architecture

DevOps

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Git

Cross-platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qt

Cocoa

React

Angular

Spring

RESTful APIs

WebSockets

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineering leader to architect and drive end-user features for Webex across platforms.

You will design scalable systems, mentor engineers, and partner with product managers and UX designers to shape the roadmap. You will champion AI-assisted development and set high standards for code quality and reliability, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.