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Software Tech Leader, Splunk IAM

Cisco • $151K — $222K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, with extensive experience (3-8 years) based on degree type.
  • Over 8 years of software engineering experience with a focus on production-grade code.
  • Experience with enterprise identity and access management (IAM) standards like SAML and OAuth, emphasizing secure coding.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go, Java, or Python, with skills in complex codebases.
  • Background in designing and delivering scalable, secure, distributed systems, resolving low-level issues.

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic vision into technical direction, leading cross-team projects and shaping software roadmap.
  • Drive architectural decisions, prioritizing security, scalability, and reliability, while engaging in threat modeling.
  • Mentor peers and encourage a culture of continuous learning, facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Maintain hands-on presence in coding, contributing prototypes and implementing high-risk components.
  • Identify and manage risks in production systems, designing monitoring tools for enhanced system visibility.
  • Build cross-functional relationships, accurately scoping complex tasks and negotiating with partners.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment that promotes innovation.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies, including AI and cloud services.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/04/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineering Technical Leader, you will help shape the systems, policies, and engineering patterns that enable the enterprise to innovate with AI safely, responsibly, and at scale. You will apply specialized expertise to solve complex problems, take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, and guide our technical vision. You will manage workstreams holistically across multiple teams, ensuring engineering priorities align with stakeholders' needs while remaining hands-on in the codebase. Responsibilities include:
  • Translate and influence our strategic vision into a clear technical direction. You will manage workstreams holistically, lead projects that span multiple teams, and actively shape our software engineering roadmap.
  • Drive critical architectural decisions with a deep focus on security, scalability, and reliability. You will actively contribute to the threat modeling of our products to ensure robust security.
  • Actively mentor peers and team members, fostering a warm culture of continuous learning. You will facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives such as design sessions, brownbags, and technical demos.
  • While your primary focus will be on technical leadership, architecture, and mentoring, you will maintain a steady, active presence in the codebase. You will regularly dedicate focused time to building technical prototypes, personally implementing high-risk components, and writing clean, production-grade code that sets the standard for the team.
  • Proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve risks in production systems. You will design and implement robust monitoring tools to increase system visibility, lead constructive postmortems, and ensure reliable on-call support.
  • Build and maintain collaborative, cross-functional relationships. You will scope complex work accurately, communicate delivery of trade-offs, and negotiate with partners to align on outcomes.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience to include writing, testing, and deploying production-grade code.
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise identity and access management (IAM) standards-including SAML, OIDC, and OAuth-and hands-on experience with their real-world implementation through secure coding principles, application security and threat modeling.
  • Demonstrated experience in at least one backend language (such as Go, Java, or Python) and the ability to contribute to complex, multi-service codebases.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building, and delivering highly scalable, secure, and distributed systems to include diagnosing and resolving low-level system bottlenecks, memory leaks and complex concurrency issues.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Claude and other generative AI tools to enhance development quality, accelerate throughput, and optimize engineering workflows.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing identity governance frameworks, ensuring secure lifecycle management, policy enforcement, and trust verification across both human and non-human (machine, service, or AI agent) identities.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and build Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for complex integrations, supported by hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerized orchestration platforms.
  • Deep understanding of distributed data systems, including relational and non-relational databases, as well as asynchronous messaging, queuing, or event-streaming architectures.
  • Experience designing and implementing comprehensive observability, distributed tracing, and diagnostic frameworks to ensure system reliability and deep operational visibility.
  • Active contribution to knowledge sharing within the wider professional community (e.g., technical blogs, publications, or presenting at external events).

About Cisco

Cisco Careers

Join the vibrant team at Cisco, a global leader in networking and cybersecurity solutions, where innovation and leadership thrive. Cisco offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences, making it an ideal place for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to jumpstart their career. Work You’ll Do At Cisco, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Engage in work that matters with a team that combines technology, creativity, and the power of human connection to redefine networking. Cisco’s commitment to innovation isn’t just about technology, but also about transforming the way we work and collaborate. Cisco’s employment philosophy supports career advancement and nurtures a leadership pipeline that is equipped with diversity training and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re applying your skills to drive our latest innovations or using our vast networking capabilities to solve complex problems, at Cisco, every role is impactful. Join Our Dynamic Team Explore job opportunities in areas ranging from engineering to marketing, sales to cybersecurity. Cisco is hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Positions at Cisco offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Cisco internship. Gain invaluable industry experience, enhance your resume, and build professional networks that last a lifetime. Our internships provide hands-on experience and the chance to work on projects that matter. Leadership and Development Cisco is committed to fostering leadership skills and providing employees with the training needed to succeed. Our leadership programs help you develop new skills, manage teams effectively, and lead with confidence. Cisco’s commitment to professional development ensures that your career path is as dynamic as our technologies. Benefits and Culture Cisco understands the importance of a balanced life. Our benefits package is designed to ensure that our team members are healthy, happy, and secure. At Cisco, you’ll find a supportive culture that encourages open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect. Stay Connected Join Cisco’s Talent Network Stay informed about new positions that match your skills and interests. At Cisco, we value the curiosity and unique perspectives of our team members. Subscribe to receive personalized job alerts and insider tips directly from our hiring managers. Explore Cisco Jobs Ready to advance your career at Cisco? Search open positions, prepare your resume, and get ready for an interview that could lead to your next big opportunity. At Cisco, we’re not just filling positions—we’re investing in leaders. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at Cisco.
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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
NASDAQ
CSCO
* Ladders Estimates

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