Hybrid Backend Tech Lead – Cloud & On-Prem Platform

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 214,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Cisco RSUs

Job summary

Cisco is hiring a senior software engineer to lead technical strategy and execution for multiple teams across cloud and on‑prem deployments. You will own architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows, while partnering with product management, UX, and customers to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes mentorship and driving platform evolution. The position requires deep expertise in Python/Java/C/C++, React/BackboneJS, and CI/CD practices (Jenkins,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 12+ years of software development experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience applying data structures, algorithms, and system design to deliver complex features end to end.
• Expertise in client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks (React and/or BackboneJS).
• Experience building, operating, and scaling production systems in cloud and on‑prem environments using CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab.
• Experience with data-driven security tooling or security analytics platforms and secure design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and execution for multiple teams and backend/platform areas across cloud and on‑prem deployments.
• Own the technical roadmap and architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Management, UX, Architects, and customers to resolve production issues and deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and lead design sessions and architecture reviews to advance platform evolution.

Skills

React/BackboneJS

CI/CD pipelines

Python/Java/C/C++

Algorithms & System Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Cisco is hiring a senior software engineer to lead technical strategy and execution for multiple teams across cloud and on‑prem deployments. You will own architectural integrity of backend services and data-processing workflows, while partnering with product management, UX, and customers to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes mentorship and driving platform evolution. The position requires deep expertise in Python/Java/C/C++, React/BackboneJS, and CI/CD practices (Jenkins,