Cisco

Software Engineering Technical Leader , Frontend (Hybrid)

Cisco$183K — $263K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree and 6 years, or equivalent experience.
  • 8-11 years of frontend development experience with production-grade applications.
  • Expert-level proficiency with React (versions 17/18+) and TypeScript.
  • Experience managing monorepo projects, preferably with Nx and using package managers like pnpm or Yarn.
  • Knowledgeable in microfrontend architectures and Module Federation.
  • Understanding of design systems, accessibility standards, and responsive UI principles.
  • Familiarity with automated testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright) and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build and deliver high-quality, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces.
  • Implement advanced frontend features with microfrontend and module federation architectures.
  • Collaborate with backend, design, and platform teams for seamless product delivery.
  • Maintain and oversee an Nx-based monorepo, upholding architectural standards.
  • Write reliable unit tests and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
  • Enhance system performance, analytics tracking, and frontend observability.
  • Engage in design discussions and cross-functional planning sessions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid model focusing on work-life balance.
  • Access to modern tools and technologies in a cutting-edge industry.
  • Collaboration with talented cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for career advancement and skills development.
  • Involvement in shaping user experience for high-impact cloud management solutions.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role based out of Cisco's San Jose office.

Meet the Team

Join our Frontend Engineering Team to shape and deliver the user experience for Cisco Cloud Control-Cisco's next-generation AI-powered cloud management platform. You'll work in a modern microfrontend architecture, build highly interactive and performant interfaces, and collaborate across product, platform, and AI teams to create experiences used globally by internal and external stakeholders.

Your impact

As a Lead Frontend Engineer you will:
  • Build and deliver high-quality, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces in a large-scale React + TypeScript monorepo environment.
  • Implement sophisticated frontend features using micro frontend and module federation architectures.
  • Collaborate closely with backend, design, and platform teams to ensure seamless end-to-end product delivery.
  • Maintain and evolve our Nx-based monorepo, enforcing architectural boundaries and advocating best practices.
  • Write reliable unit and E2E tests using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright, ensuring long-term code quality.
  • Contribute to performance optimization, analytics instrumentation, and observability across the frontend system.
  • Participate in design discussions, UI reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, Masters + 6 years of related, or equivalent experience.
  • 8-11 years of frontend development experience building production-grade web applications.
  • Expertise in React (17/18+), TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Experience working with monorepos (Nx preferred) and package managers such as pnpm or Yarn workspaces.
  • Knowledge of microfrontend patterns, Module Federation, and scalable frontend architectures.
  • Familiarity with component-driven development, design systems, accessibility, and responsive UI principles.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, RTL, Playwright) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Rspack, Webpack, or similar bundlers.
  • Experience with React Router v6/7, TanStack Table, or advanced UI interaction libraries (Framer Motion, React DnD).
  • Exposure to analytics and monitoring platforms (Amplitude, Sentry), as well as experience with troubleshooting and solving customer problems, including incidents
  • Understanding of backend/REST APIs, GraphQL, or experience collaborating closely with backend engineers.
  • Passion for building elegant, reactive and scalable user experiences with a focus on performance and usability.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers or contributing to shared tooling in a monorepo.

About Cisco

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