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Software Engineering Technical Leader - Identity Engineering (Hybrid)

Cisco$149K — $218K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience, or Master's plus 6 years, or PhD plus 3 years' related experience.
  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Proficiency in Python or other modern languages with asynchronous programming patterns.
  • Experience with React and TypeScript, including reactive state management and component architecture.
  • Proven experience building secure frontend applications and micro-frontends.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and development of entitlements management and provisioning systems.
  • Collaborate with US-based Product Management and cross-platform architecture teams.
  • Establish a foundation for scalable user experiences in Identity Platform.
  • Interpret business needs and recommend best practices.
  • Solve complex problems and identify innovative, long-term solutions.
  • Influence the software engineering roadmap with a focus on security and scalability.
  • Lead and mentor teams in technical design and software development best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with a preference for Ann Arbor, MI or Austin, TX office location.
  • Opportunity to engage with innovation in AI-assisted development practices.
  • Involvement in a high-impact role affecting end-to-end customer lifecycle management.
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams and influence architectural decisions.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/13/2026
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 with a strong preference for candidates working out of our Ann Arbor, MI, or Austin, TX Cisco offices.

Your Impact

Lead architecture and development of entitlements management, provisioning systems and operational workflows for end-to-end Identity Platform customer lifecycle management.
Provide liaison with US-based Product Management and cross-platform architecture teams.
Lay the foundation for building scalable user experiences for all Identity Platform users and Identity related workflows.
Use specialized expertise to interpret internal or external business needs and recommend best practices.
Solve complex, mission-critical problems and take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions that stand the test of time.
Influence a defined software engineering roadmap and architectural decisions focusing on security, scalability, and reliability.
Leverage AI-assisted development to deliver business outcomes.
Provide expertise in software development lifecycle and agile engineering strategies across teams and partners.
Lead and mentor others, improve technical design of solutions, and advocate for new features addressing customer needs.
Communicate delivery trade-offs and negotiate with cross-functional partners to align on direction and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience, or Master's plus 6 years, or PhD plus 3 years' related experience.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience coding in Python or other modern languages with asynchronous programming patterns
• Experience with React and TypeScript including reactive state management, modern build tooling, and component architecture at scale.
• Experience building secure frontend applications and micro-frontends designed for integration into a broader platform.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with 3+ years in a technical leadership role
• Experience building REST APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and code generation workflows.
• Experience delivering business outcomes, leveraging AI-assisted development practices.
• Experience delivering quality software through automated testing, continuous delivery, and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of authentication and identity protocols: OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, WebAuthn/FIDO2, mTLS
• Solid understanding of security best practices in web development

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