Cisco
Software Engineering Technical Leader
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Software Engineering Technical Leader
About the Team
Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is shaping the future of collaboration by creating seamless, modern experiences that enable effortless connection across every space—whether it’s a room, a desk, mobile device, or application. Our technology powers leading products such as:
- Webex Meetings
- Webex Calling
- Webex Contact Center
By joining our team, you’ll be contributing to the delivery of immersive user experiences globally, supporting the evolving hybrid work environment.
Our team is located in Galway and operates on a hybrid work model.
Your Role and Impact
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Technical Leadership: Lead the technical design and development of projects and features, contributing code and user documentation. Enable your team by resolving complex challenges and collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and engineering teams. Own technical deliverables from conception to completion.
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AI Innovation: Provide guidance and leadership in AI-driven projects, shaping architecture, best practices, and responsible innovation.
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End-to-End Development: Lead agile development cycles, including designing, building, testing, and deploying new features and product enhancements.
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DevOps & Microservices: Influence and operate scalable, reliable microservice architectures with a focus on observability, deployment quality, and operational readiness.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product, UX, engineering teams, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into clear technical plans.
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Problem Solving & Adaptability: Day-to-day resolution of diverse, challenging problems. Demonstrate flexibility and a data-driven quality focus, along with rapid learning capabilities.
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Ownership & Quality: Take full responsibility for technical results, including feature development, automated testing, and issue resolution. Maintain meticulous attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field, such as:
- Computer Science
- Software/Electronic Engineering
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Proficiency in:
- Java and/or Python
- Experience with Spring Boot applications
- Ability to assess and pragmatically adopt new technologies
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Over 10 years of software development experience, including:
- At least 3 years in technical leadership roles influencing architecture and mentoring engineers
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Strong problem-solving skills, with a scientific and creative approach to complex challenges
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Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in diverse teams and capable of effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Commitment to quality and continuous learning, with a strong attention to detail
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- Experience in building secure, cloud-scale RESTful APIs, focusing on:
- Secure coding
- Monitoring, logging, and traceability
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience designing and maintaining robust data pipelines across distributed and cloud environments.
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Knowledge of:
- OAuth 2.0
- OIDC
- JWT
- SSO
- Identity platform integrations
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Experience implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems.
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Familiarity with:
- Git
- DevOps practices
- Continuous integration and continuous delivery
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Experience designing and deploying agentic AI architectures for product administration, including:
- Managed configuration access
- SQL agents
- Safe feedback loops
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we are revolutionising how data and infrastructure connect and protect organisations in the AI era—and beyond. With 40 years of fearless innovation, we build solutions that enhance collaboration across both physical and digital worlds.
Our global network of engineers provides limitless opportunities for growth and learning. We work as a team, valuing collaboration and empathy to drive impact that resonates worldwide.
With solutions everywhere, our power starts with you. Choose Cisco for an environment of meaningful work and boundless potential.
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