Senior Software Engineer: Architecture Lead & Impact

521 Cisco Systems Internetworking (Ireland) Limited; Galway; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

521 Cisco Systems Internetworking (Ireland) Limited in Galway seeks a senior software engineer to design, build, and lead the technical direction of end-user features used by millions of people worldwide. You will own architectural decisions, define scalable designs, and work with product managers and designers to balance customer value with technical health.

The role emphasizes leadership, high-quality code, mentoring, and accelerating delivery with AI-assisted development and robust testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject such as Computer Science or comparable field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in complex environments.
• Experience leading architecture and design discussions and driving alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical direction for end-user features used by millions.
• Own architectural decisions and guide teams from concept through delivery.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and collaborate with product managers and designers.

Skills

Software development

Architecture leadership

Problem solving

Collaboration

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytical subject

Job description

521 Cisco Systems Internetworking (Ireland) Limited in Galway seeks a senior software engineer to design, build, and lead the technical direction of end-user features used by millions of people worldwide. You will own architectural decisions, define scalable designs, and work with product managers and designers to balance customer value with technical health.

The role emphasizes leadership, high-quality code, mentoring, and accelerating delivery with AI-assisted development and robust testing