Senior Software Engineer — Zero-Trust OS Logon

Cisco; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 139,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco match

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

Basic life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time off

Volunteer days

Job summary

Cisco Duo is seeking a senior systems software engineer to design and implement low-level authentication components for Windows/macOS endpoints, focusing on Zero Trust security at OS logon. You will work on credential providers, MFA adapters, and enterprise integrations with PowerShell tooling.

You will mentor peers, participate in ADRs, and help establish automated test pipelines for zero-regression releases, while collaborating with Product Management and Security Architecture teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance, memory-safe endpoint authentication components using Modern C++ and Win32 APIs to deliver Zero Trust security at OS logon.

Skills

System programming

C++ (Modern)

Win32 API

PowerShell scripting

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent

Tools

WinDbg

ETW tracing

Visual Studio diagnostic tools

WMI/CIM

MSI installer customization

Job description

Cisco Duo is seeking a senior systems software engineer to design and implement low-level authentication components for Windows/macOS endpoints, focusing on Zero Trust security at OS logon. You will work on credential providers, MFA adapters, and enterprise integrations with PowerShell tooling.

You will mentor peers, participate in ADRs, and help establish automated test pipelines for zero-regression releases, while collaborating with Product Management and Security Architecture teams.