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The Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is a pioneering team dedicated to developing cutting-edge products that drive the largest networks globally. The networking industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation to construct the next-generation infrastructure to cater to the requirements of AI/ML workloads, the ever-expanding number of internet users, and applications. Positioned uniquely, we are prepared to capitalize on this market shift. Our team excels in building products that leverage the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries of Systems and Silicon Architecture. Comprising developers and leaders who are fervent about tackling intricate technology challenges, constructing large-scale distributed systems, and adept at collaborating with open-source communities and technologies. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and technical leads, fostering extensive collaboration with other engineering managers globally. You will thrive in a dynamic work environment, driving end-to-end product development and providing production support. **Your Impact** The SONiC team within DSE is seeking versatile leaders to spearhead the development of the Next Generation NOS, SONiC, targeting Datacenter Enterprise customers and Service Providers. As an experienced leader, you will have a successful track record in steering product teams responsible for designing and developing high-quality networking products. **Software Development & Integration:** - Comprehend the design and deployment of SONiC, overseeing the SONiC solutions test team. - Collaborate with hardware teams to facilitate optimal hardware-software interactions, ensuring seamless functionality across different silicon variants. - Manage project schedules, supervise progress, and prioritize end-to-end SONiC test automation in CICD environments. **System Design:** - Collaborate with Technical Leaders and engineering managers to enhance the scalability of Cisco SONiC solutions. - Ensure rigorous validation and benchmarking of SONiC solutions by the team. **Collaboration & Engagement:** - Engage with product management and customers to grasp use cases, gather requirements, and align work with business goals. - Participate in the evaluation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to expedite development and testing processes. - Proactively identify issues, uphold work quality, and actively engage in Python code reviews when necessary. - Uphold company culture and values as a role model. **Minimum Qualifications** - Approximately 20 years of work experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing around 10 individuals. - Previous experience in software data and control plane software, data structures, Linux user space/OS internals is essential. - Proficient in networking technologies such as L2, L3, VLAN, Port Channel, LAG, VXLAN, BGP, QoS, ACL, with a minimum of 5 years of development experience in these areas. - Apart from team leadership, possess expertise in L2 and L3 networking to provide critical inputs when required, contributing to technical discussions. - Familiarity with Docker, Containerized environments, Opensource tools, and Security vulnerabilities. - Strong in talent acquisition and retention, involved in performance evaluations, salary planning, budgeting, and forecasting. - Advocate for innovation and process enhancements to boost team efficiency. - Enthusiastic about leading fast-paced, high-performance agile development teams, emphasizing team development, and competency building. - Excellent communication, negotiation skills, quick learner, and self-motivated. **Preferred Qualifications** - Proficiency in GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline tools. - Understanding of network security requirements. - Exposure to SONiC or involvement with the SONiC open-source community. Join Cisco, where we are reshaping how data and infrastructure connect and safeguard organizations in the AI era and beyond. For 40 years, we have fearlessly innovated to create solutions that drive the collaboration between humans and technology across physical and digital realms. These solutions offer customers unparalleled security, visibility, and insights throughout their digital footprint. Powering the future is what we do. Leveraging the breadth and depth of our technology, we experiment and innovate to deliver impactful solutions. With our global network of experts and doers, the opportunities for growth and development are limitless. Collaborating as a team with empathy, we strive to make significant global strides. As our solutions are omnipresent, our impact knows no bounds. Cisco - where our power begins with you.,
