Software Engineering Technical Leader (Remote)

Overview In this role, you drive the Python and C++ testing ecosystem across Cisco’s engineering teams. You set technical direction, design reusable testing frameworks and tooling, and embed quality gates into CI/CD. You’ll build platforms that illuminate key metrics and support data-driven decisions, while mentoring engineers and aligning teams to engineering standards. This position offers ownership of high-impact testing infrastructure that accelerates software delivery at scale. Compensation / BenefitsCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefits packagePaid holidays and personal time offVolunteer days and wellness timeRSUs or equity opportunities401(k) with company match ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the strategy for the C++ and Python testing ecosystemDesign reusable testing frameworks, libraries, and developer toolingIntegrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines for fast, actionable feedbackBuild platforms exposing test coverage, flaky-test trends, and pipeline health metricsMentor engineers, promote engineering standards, and influence technical direction across teams Key requirements10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expert-level C++ skillsProficiency with Python or similar languages for tooling and automationExperience designing reusable test frameworks or developer tools used across multiple teamsExpertise with C++ testing/mocking frameworks (GoogleTest, Google Mock, Catch2)Build systems and dependency management tools (Bazel, CMake)Experience with Kubernetes, containerized environments, and microservices architecturesFamiliarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Strong debugging and observability skillsUnderstanding of testability-focused software design (DI, interfaces, deterministic testing)Evidence of influencing engineering standards and cross-team adoptionMentoring and coachingStrong communication with technical partnersCollaborative, partnership-driven mindsetC++ testing and mocking (GoogleTest/Google Mock/Catch2)Python-based automation and toolingBazel and/or CMake build systems