Lead Backend Architect for AI Platform & Cloud

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead for the Studio platform in a hybrid role based out of the San Jose area. You will drive architectural strategy for scalable backend technologies and coordinate across AI research and production teams to deliver robust, production-grade systems.

The role requires strong backend experience, cloud deployments, and leadership to guide cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent; 8+ years related experience.
• 5+ years of professional programming with Python and/or Go.
• Experience deploying services on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes and microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development of scalable backend platform technologies.
• Architect, build, validate, and deploy AI/ML infrastructures and AI-powered networking/security solutions.
• Resolve highly complex technical challenges impacting business direction.
• Collaborate with product and research teams to turn AI strategies into production systems.
• Communicate complex engineering strategies to senior leadership as a technical thought leader.

Skills

Python

Go

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Backend design

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Master's in CS/related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead for the Studio platform in a hybrid role based out of the San Jose area. You will drive architectural strategy for scalable backend technologies and coordinate across AI research and production teams to deliver robust, production-grade systems.

The role requires strong backend experience, cloud deployments, and leadership to guide cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced enterprise environment.