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Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. This role can be performed from any location within the United States. Meet the Team We're not just marketers - we're global storytellers. From Cisco's incredible technology to the achievements of our employees, we're here to share with the world how our individual talents inspire innovation. Cisco Marketing's mission is to transform the market's perception of Cisco and inspire customers to choose Cisco by providing clarity in everything we do, taking a customer-first approach, delivering top line growth, and being recognized as the best innovators in B2B marketing. Challenge yourself and find the career path in Marketing that you are passionate about! Identify business issues and collaborate with intern cohorts and Cisco leadership to create a project plan to solve them. Partner with an experienced mentor. Interact with Marketing leaders across areas such as campaigns, demand generation content, brand, product, sponsorships, partners, digital and social media, field marketing, events, operations and/or insights and analytics. Learn the foundations of marketing and use those skills to help jump-start your career. Your Impact You are an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills, and your ability to collaborate and influence makes you a great teammate. Detail-oriented and resourceful, you can prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You approach challenges with creativity and problem-solving skills, learning from both success and failure. You are adaptable, eager to grow, and passionate about marketing, always looking for opportunities to expand your knowledge and make an impact. If you are multilingual, that's a plus! * Join a community of international marketing enthusiasts in a hybrid working environment * Leverage and expand your marketing and communications skills by completing a 10 to 12-week internship in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment * Gain insight into how a large, global marketing organization functions * Stretch your personal development through networking events, volunteering, and social activities throughout the experience * Participate in a business relevant group project with your fellow interns, culminating with a group readout live on Cisco TV * Grow within your role: assignment based on your educational background, skills, aspirations, and interests Minimum Qualifications * Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College), or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Marketing, Business/International Business or a related area * Demonstrated interest in marketing -volunteering, internship, coursework, or other relevant experiences * Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications accepted until further notice. Meet the Team The Sales Development Representative (SDR) team is at the forefront of Cisco Networking sales, dedicated to identifying and qualifying high-potential leads that drive our business forward. Our work directly fuels the sales pipeline, setting the foundation for future growth and ensuring an outstanding customer experience from the very first interaction. This high-energy, collaborative team thrives on creativity and professional development, positioning early career sales professionals for successful transitions into account executive roles. Joining us means becoming a bold future-shaper in a welcoming culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Your Impact Develop and qualify critical sales leads, establishing effective contacts for Cisco Networking products and services. Perform proactive prospecting through cold-calling, networking, and digital channels to build a robust lead pipeline. Articulate Cisco's compelling value proposition to decision-makers, independently assessing needs and guiding customers through the sales cycle. Utilize advanced sales tools like Salesforce.com, Gong, and ZoomInfo to manage leads and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with leadership to achieve daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, ultimately positioning yourself for promotion to an account executive role. Minimum qualifications * Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce.com) and sales engagement tools. * Demonstrated ability to perform prospecting activities, including cold-calling and utilizing internet information sources. * Foundational understanding of sales cycles and lead qualification processes. * Ability to articulate product and solution value propositions. * Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred qualifications * Experience building strong professional relationships. * Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management abilities. * A proactive and creative approach to lead generation. * Ambition to pursue an account executive role after minimum tenure. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $92,000.00 - $133,300.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $90,000.00 - $130,400.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Meet the Team Our dedicated team members are building the future of Cisco's AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, supporting innovation across the globe. You will join a collaborative environment focused on developing advanced data pipelines, secure cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions within business groups such as Security and Infra & Security (Compute, Cloud, Security teams). As part of this innovative team, you will contribute to the growth of cutting-edge technologies in data, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity automation. Explore opportunities at the intersection of security engineering, automation, and AI-helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness secure, intelligent automation. Your Impact As a passionate software engineer, you will play a critical role in developing scalable, secure data pipelines, designing robust analytics platforms, and building automation infrastructure to support Cisco's security and cloud initiatives. Your expertise in programming, data systems, and cybersecurity allows you to solve complex challenges with innovation and precision. By building and maintaining essential security tools and automation platforms, you enable Cisco's business groups to leverage AI-driven, secure, and automated insights for operational excellence and strategic growth. Your contributions ensure reliable, high-quality, and secure infrastructure that supports Cisco's leadership in intelligent, security-first technology solutions. Minimum Qualifications * Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-Year University with 2 years of relevant experience) or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience. * Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining code in Python or other scripting languages (such as Bash), with a focus on automating tasks, workflows, or processes. * Understanding of security protocols and principles (e.g., TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth, SAML, IPsec) and familiarity with common cybersecurity tools. * Exposure to DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including integrating security measures into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and cloud environments. * Familiarity with cloud security concepts and experience using automation tools within software development and deployment workflows. Preferred Qualifications * Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, algorithms, and basic implementation techniques. * Familiarity with securing cloud environments, including knowledge of cloud security best practices and commonly used security tools. * Experience or coursework related to securing containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), including vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies. * Hands-on experience writing and executing automated tests for Python applications using the pytest framework. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/05/2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Members of the Supply Chain organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions. What You'll Do You are an advocate for New Product Introduction Quality and Field Quality across assigned product families, driving detailed quality improvements efforts through collaborative engagement with internal and external partners. You ensure New Product Introductions meet quality requirements through phase gate reviews. Your curiosity leads you to conduct data analysis deep dives, seeking to identify trends in field reliability performance, identify units for failure analysis, and coalesce data insights and visualization to assist engineering with the pursuit of root cause(s) and solutions to design and/or process solutions. In the pursuit of customer satisfaction, you continue to work with partnering organizations to implement product improvements that enhance field reliability and robustness. As the quality representative on critical issue teams, you assist in the management and closure of factory or field escalations. You can identify key lessons-learned and work to propagate known solutions across the existing product portfolio as well as into new product development with the goal of eliminating repeat occurrences. You ensure that Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) data is reviewed and compared to field trends, and you assist in managing factory yield performance in concert with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations team members to facilitate improvements as required to meet baseline quality metrics. Who You'll Work With You will work with the New Product Introduction Team such as Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing partners to ensure assigned product families meet or exceed the target quality and reliability requirements and performance metrics that are committed to the business. You will have the ability to inspire change and improve product quality in collaboration with a diverse multi-functional team while making a difference to Cisco's customers. Who You Are You excel at data analytics and can transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision-making. You have good knowledge and understand how to measure and improve quality. You can lead individuals and teams to determine root cause of field failures. You can distill technical risk and provide an assessment and recommended path forward to maintain customer satisfaction and the quality of the Cisco brand. You can also determine if appropriate screens or containment actions should be implemented based on failure mechanism and data analysis until such time that long term corrective action(s) are put in place. You can prepare technical reports, summarize key take-aways, and communicate overall quality status with appropriate Quality, Manufacturing, Business Ops and Engineering teams in an effective manner. You are experienced with change implementation, qualifications, and product or process transitions. You help the organization develop and promote proactive culture to meet internal and external customer requirements. You work well with functional groups at all levels to address and resolve critical product and customer issues. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a related industry is required. Alternatively, a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience will be considered. * Engineering principles of electronics, mechanics, knowledge of product design, manufacturing and test process technologies used in the development and production of advanced electronic hardware. * Advanced data analysis & visualization. Must be capable of managing large, multi-variate data sets, and trend analysis Preferred Qualifications: * Excellent problem-solving skills, including working knowledge and experience applying 8D Issue Resolution Process methodologies. * Extensive experience driving detailed quality improvements, while engaging collaboratively with both internal key stakeholders as well as external customers and partners. * Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations, Assembly Process, Test Process, and Hardware Engineering teams to analyze yield loss and develop solutions for yield improvement, validating all solutions prior to implementation into the factory environment. * Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred. * Certified Quality Engineer certification (ASQ) is highly desired. * Must be well versed with all Microsoft office applications. A high level of Excel proficiency is required. * Experience with Mini-tab, JMP, Spotfire and Tableau is highly desired. * Excellent interpersonal skills in all forms - written & verbal communications, ability to understand your audience and present technical content to non-technical and technical team members as well as company leadership. * Ability to propose innovative approaches, tackle transformation of legacy business processes, negotiate and influence outcomes. * Good knowledge of data analytics tools. While this position is largely focused on the quality performance of hardware platforms, a knowledge of software quality is very helpful. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and business process automation is preferred **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $122,200.00 to $154,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $122,200.00 - $177,900.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $108,700.00 - $158,400.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on 12/31/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to one of the following locations: San Francisco/San Jose Bay Area, Denver, Salt Lake City. MEET THE TEAM You will be part of the Global Enterprise Segment (GES) team where we lead Cisco's top 500 strategic accounts. Our responsibility to Cisco's business is great, and our responsibility to each other and our culture is greater. We have an unrelenting focus on our customers' success, we are Cisco's growth engine and shape the company's future. Our values of Customer-Driven Always, Show Up to Win Every Day, and Harness the Power of Cisco is how we get the job done, and our Win As One mentality embodies the spirit of the journey and how we will show up with each other, partners, and customers. YOUR IMPACT The Global Account Executive is responsible for managing and growing Cisco's strategic global accounts. This role involves developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, understanding customer business needs, and delivering Cisco's technology solutions to drive business value and revenue growth. The Global Account Executive acts as a trusted advisor and leads cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and satisfaction. Other highlights include: * Develop and execute account strategies to achieve sales targets and business objectives for assigned global accounts. * Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships at executive and operational levels. * Understand customer business challenges and align Cisco's solutions to meet their needs. * Lead complex sales cycles, including opportunity identification, proposal development, negotiation, and closing. * Collaborate with internal teams such as technical experts, marketing, and services to deliver comprehensive solutions. * Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to identify new business opportunities. * Manage account forecasting, pipeline, and reporting in alignment with Cisco's sales processes. * Represent Cisco at customer meetings, industry events, and conferences. * Drive customer satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and issue resolution. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years of experience in managing large, complex global accounts, preferably in technology or IT services. * Strong understanding of networking, security, collaboration, and cloud technologies. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies. * Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and customer focus. * Experience with consultative or value-based selling approaches. * Familiarity with Cisco's product portfolio and industry trends. * Ability to travel internationally as required. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $245,100.00 to $311,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $245,100.00 - $355,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $230,100.00 - $365,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window has been extended and is expected to close on December 17, 2025. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient of applications are received. in the U.S., with a preference for the San Jose, CA / Bay Area. Meet the Team Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. Cisco Isovalent is seeking a proactive Release Manager to own the release process for the Isovalent / Hypershield Platform. This role is vital to ensuring a seamless product experience and streamlining installation processes to improve customer satisfaction. The Release Manager will coordinate various teams to lead timely releases and successful deployments of the platform, leveraging automation and collaboration tools to drive efficient, timely releases. Your Impact As a Release Manager at Cisco Isovalent, you will: * Manage the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams to accelerate Cisco Hypershield deliverables and ensure timely releases. * Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof-of-Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction. * Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, utilizing GitHub for version control and collaboration. * Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability. * Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience * 8+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment * Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a scripting or programming language such as Python or Golang. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Experience with Golang strongly preferred. Ability to read and comprehend Golang and troubleshoot or debug Golang code strongly desired. * Certifications in Kubernetes, project management, or related fields * Solid release management experience for cloud service providers is highly preferred * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 30th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Our team owns the global test strategy, execution, and leadership for Cisco's flagship Silicon One portfolio across wafer, device, and system levels. We are seeking an accomplished Director of Test Engineering to oversee this. This role blends deep semiconductor test expertise with organizational leadership, long-term strategic planning, and multi-functional influence at scale. Your Impact * Organizational & Leadership Responsibilities: 1) Lead, scale, and mentor a global organization of test engineering managers and engineers spanning post-silicon validation, ATE test development, and system-level testing. 2) Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, succession planning, and leadership development. 3) Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, operational rigor, and engineering excellence. * Test Strategy, Architecture & Execution: 1) Own the end-to-end test engineering strategy for Silicon One across wafer sort, final test, and system-level test. 2) Drive long-term roadmaps for automated test systems, silicon validation methodologies, and infrastructure improvements. 3) Define scalable test strategies that ensure quality, coverage, yield, cost efficiency, and high-volume manufacturability. 4) Guide the development and deployment of automated test solutions for pre-silicon emulation, post-silicon bring-up, device characterization, reliability screening, and production test. 5) Provide technical leadership in Design for Test (DFT), scan/ATPG, analog/mixed-signal test, high-speed SERDES bring-up and validation, and defect and failure analysis. * Technical Guidance & Silicon Debug: 1) Direct teams performing silicon bring-up, root-cause debugging, HW/SW integration, ATE program development, and diagnostic automation. 2) Oversee development of test content, test hardware/fixtures, and overall tester architecture for advanced networking silicon. 3) Champion the use of data analysis, analytics, and yield management systems to identify systemic issues, optimize test efficiency, and drive yield improvement. * Multi-functional Collaboration: 1) Partner closely with silicon architecture, ASIC design, verification, software, reliability, manufacturing operations, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless test integration throughout the product lifecycle. 2) Engage with contract manufacturers, OSATs, ATE vendors, and ecosystem partners to ensure robust test execution and technology alignment. 3) Represent the test engineering organization in executive forums, providing clear updates on readiness, risks, important metrics, and strategic direction. * Process, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: 1) Define and track KPIs for test quality, yield, coverage, and throughput. Continuously improve test methodologies through innovation, new technologies, automation, and industry guidelines. 2) Drive efficiency initiatives to reduce test time, optimize cost of test, and increase throughput without sacrificing quality. * Leadership Skills: 1) Ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams. Strong execution subject area and operational rigor in managing complex, multi-program environments. 2) Experience collaborating with senior executives, external partners, and global collaborators. * Other Key Skills: 1) Excellent communication and executive presence. 2) Strategic problem solver with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 3) Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced product development environment. Minimum Qualifications * Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related field. * 12+ years in semiconductor, system-level, or silicon test engineering. * 5+ years leading engineering managers or global test teams. * Strong expertise in ATE (testers/handlers/probers), test hardware design, and high-volume manufacturing test flows. * Proven experience in DFT, scan/ATPG, mixed-signal validation, SERDES testing, and post-silicon bring-up. * Strong background in test automation, Python-based test development, and Linux-based workflows. Preferred Qualifications * Successful track record leading global test operations through NPI to mature high-volume manufacturing. * Demonstrable ability to resolve complex silicon defects and guide corrective action processes. * Demonstrated impact on yield ramp, test efficiency, and cost optimization across multiple product generations. * Experience introducing new test technologies, analytics platforms, or automation frameworks at scale. * Ability to influence at senior leadership levels and drive cross-organizational alignment. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $230,100.00 to $325,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $230,100.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $216,500.00 - $337,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Applications are accepted until 1/12/2026 **Who We Are** The Cisco's AI team consists of AI researchers, and software developers who collaborate to build innovative products and platforms for Cisco. We are motivated by tackling unique challenges that arise when connecting people and devices at a world-wide scale. **Who You'll Work With** You will join a newly formed, dynamic AI team as one of the core members, and have the opportunity to influence the culture and direction of the growing team. Our team includes AI experts and distributed system experts who work together with our partners in products management, and engineers across a wide variety of other Cisco teams. We are seeking a Senior Technical Leader to join our AI Canvas Partner Integrations team, where you will play a key role in building and integrating AI services that enable seamless partner and enterprise solutions on the AI Canvas platform. Your skills in understanding service operations and architecting/building effective interfaces between service boundaries with the right instrumentation will be essential for the success of our product. Your role will involve understanding the operations of each AI service, designing and building interfaces that seamlessly connect these services, and ensuring the appropriate instrumentation is in place. Your work will be instrumental in delivering a powerful and effective solution to our customers. **What You Will Do** As a Senior Technical Leader, you will be responsible to drive the integration of Cisco's product portfolio with the AI Canvas platform and to lead the design and implementation of a developer portal for AI Canvas and Assistants. You will operate at the intersection of AI/ML engineering, platform architecture, and developer experience design, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, product, and design teams. * Architect and lead technical integration of major Cisco product lines (e.g., Webex, Meraki, ThousandEyes, AppDynamics) by integrating frameworks for seamless deployment of AI agents across Cisco's network, collaboration, and observability domains. * Develop APIs, SDKs, and microservices enabling data, model, and workflow interoperability between Canvas and Cisco products. * Lead end-to-end development of the AI Canvas Developer Portal-a self-service hub for developers to access APIs, SDKs, documentation, sample apps, and sandboxes. * Integrate telemetry, analytics, and feedback loops to measure developer engagement and continuously improve the experience. * Drive technical strategy and roadmap for Cisco + Canvas integrations aligned with Cisco's AI-first strategy. * Design and build effective interfaces between AI services, ensuring smooth communication and data exchange while adhering to security and performance requirements. * Collaborate with UX designers and analyze user feedback to identify frictional workflows, then build tools to streamline those processes. * Collaborate with LLM engineers to optimize prompt-tool interactions. * Serve as a senior architect and mentor for cross-functional engineering teams. **Basic Qualifications** * 10+ years in software engineering, systems architecture, or platform development. * 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with recent exposure to AI assistants. * Expertise in building scalable, production-grade AI services leveraging public cloud infrastructure, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines. * Hands-on experience creating enterprise Generative AI solutions using prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, and orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen) integrated in public cloud ecosystems. * Hands-on experience with NLP techniques including text classification, sentiment analysis, NLG, and working with large language models * Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, MLOps, or AI infrastructure platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, OpenAI, AWS Sagemaker). * Hands-on experience with Python, Go, TypeScript, React and API frameworks (GraphQL, REST). · Deep understanding of developer experiences principles and portal/platform architecture. · Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in security focused Saas providers · Prior experience building developer portals or marketplace · Familiarity with AI governance or compliance in enterprise settings. * The capacity to think critically and tackle complex, innovative problems in the field. * A willingness to continuously learn and adapt, crucial in the ever-evolving field of AI * Background in leading open-source or internal developer tooling initiatives. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $210,600.00 to $305,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $210,600.00 - $350,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $189,300.00 - $312,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on January 14th, 2026 This is an onsite role and will require working out of the San Jose office location at least 4 days/week. Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service providers, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Your Impact The FPGA Engineer will get to work with cutting edge, next generation routers powering AI buildout. You will be responsible for taking networking system requirements, mapping them into functional blocks for FPGA implementation, working with the cross functional team to address development requirements, participate in validation of the system, and release to manufacturing. Working on High-End Routing designs for the ASR8000 routers and a member of the FPGA team that designs control path FPGAs for the various boards. The Engineer will interface with diagnostics, software, board design, manufacturing and hardware qualification teams to ensure smooth delivery of the project. Strong analytical skills and experience to deal with the complexity of system hardware and software interactions. In addition, having experience in FPGA design and can write RTL code, run simulations, address timing and other constraints, then generate programming files. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree and 5+ years of related experience. * Experience with FPGA or ASIC development from specification to production. * Experience with Verilog/System Verilog or RTL coding * Experience with FPGA devices and tools. Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree and 3+ years of related experience. * Experience with UVM and/or VMM Verification methodology. * Experience with high-speed design debug. * Experience with advanced microprocessor-based design. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $193,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $135,800.00 - $222,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $122,000.00 - $197,900.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/20/2025 NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. About the Team The Corporate Development and Cisco Investments Group is a tight-knit influential and trusted team at Cisco. Our group has completed over 250+ acquisitions and invested in hundreds of companies, driving Cisco's innovation and growth agenda. We partner closely with Cisco's senior leadership and responsible for driving mergers and acquisitions, venture investments, joint ventures and other special projects. Your Impact As Director, Corporate Development, you will be trusted advisor to Cisco's senior leadership on Build / Buy / Invest / Partner decisions and drive inorganic initiatives in tight partnership with business units and cross-functional / cross geography teams. You will proactively identify, evaluate, and lead execution of complex M&A, investment, and partnership opportunities-particularly across Cybersecurity, Observability, and Data. What You Will Be Doing * Jointly refine and drive Cisco's M&A and investment strategy by analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and disruptive business models. * Proactively source, identify, and rigorously screen high-potential acquisition, investment, and partnership targets using proprietary research and data-driven insights. * Build and maintain a robust network of VCs, founders, investment bankers, and industry contacts to ensure a consistent pipeline and access to market intelligence. * Own the full lifecycle of global and cross-border transactions-from initial outreach, business case development, and financial modeling through multi-stage due diligence, negotiation, and final closing. * Develop and present comprehensive financial models, valuation analyses, and strategic business cases to executive leadership, clearly articulating risks, returns, and impacts. * Lead complex negotiations and creatively structure deals, balancing risk while achieving win-win outcomes for Cisco and its partners. * Establish partnerships with executives and teams across Cisco's business units. Lead cross-functional teams through due diligence and ensure seamless transitions from deal execution to post-deal integration and value realization. * Oversee internal review and approval processes with C-level executives and Board members; communicate strategies and recommendations with clarity and influence. Minimum Qualifications * 10+ years in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, with a strong focus on Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Observability, or AI. Minimum 5 years in a direct transactional role leading end-to-end deals. * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related quantitative field required. * Demonstrated record of leading, executing, and closing multiple high-impact M&A transactions that have advanced business strategy and delivered results. * Proven experience quarterbacking and steering cross-functional teams in driving complex projects and influencing Senior Executives without direct authority. * Proven ability to mentor and develop deal associates and managers. Preferred Qualifications * MBA or advanced degree (JD, CFA) from a premier institution * Understanding of the technology landscape, including emerging trends in Data, Cloud, AI, Cybersecurity, and Observability. * Strong network within the investment community (VCs, founders, bankers) and ability to develop proprietary deal flow. * Executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences. * Ability to operate effectively in global, cross-cultural teams. * Demonstrated sustained high performance and resilience in demanding situations. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $244,200.00 to $312,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $244,200.00 - $375,900.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $217,400.00 - $318,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. **Meet the Team** Join Cisco's innovative engineering community, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across Cisco IT, CPX (Customer & Partner Experience), Supply Chain, and Workplace Technology. You'll work alongside hardworking engineers, designers, and product managers who bring ideas to life and transform how the world connects, communicates, and collaborates. Our teams value creativity, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion as we build the next generation of industry-leading products and platforms! **Your Impact** As a Software Engineer at Cisco, you will design and build software solutions that power Cisco's products and platforms. You will work end-to-end on everything from APIs and backend services to user interfaces and distributed systems. You'll solve real-world problems, ship impactful features, and help shape the future of connectivity and technology. **Minimum Qualifications** + Currentlyenrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience. + Proficiencyin at least one backend language (Python, C++, or Java) and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for frontend development + Experience with API development (REST,GraphQL, org RPC) + Understanding of data structures, object-oriented programming, and SQL/NoSQL databases + Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Cisco Cloud) **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with Docker or Kubernetes (containerization/orchestration) + Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation) + Exposure to CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins,CircleCI) + Experience with monitoring platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk) + Knowledge of UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) for full-stack pathways **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Senior Solutions Engineer, Enterprise As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will be the primary technical resource for our Enterprise Accounts team. You will share your product and technical expertise through presentations, product demonstrations, and technical evaluations (Proof Of Values). As the technical expert, you will work with clients to understand their requirements and pain points, then design the right solution for their business needs. During the sales cycle you will guide clients through trials and POVs, demonstrating Sumo Logic's ability to meet and exceed their requirements and building a positive relationship that will provide continuous value to our customers. Finally, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with our Product Management and Engineering teams to share your knowledge and experiences to ultimately improve our business and our customers' success. We seek talent who wants to leverage their technical and people skills to help deliver solutions to clients directly and become a trusted advisor in the process. Above all else, you should be highly self-motivated and extremely curious to learn more Sumo Logic and the vast problems that it can solve. Responsibilities Partner with the Account Executives / Account Managers to understand customer challenges and mains, and articulate Sumo Logic's value proposition, vision, and strategy to customers Technically close complex opportunities through advanced competitive knowledge, technical skill, and credibility Understand and help orchestrate all phases of the sales cycle, including leading technical validations during the Proof of Value phase Be successful working with all levels of an organization, from executives down to individual developers and Site Reliability Engineers Deliver product and technical demonstrations of the Sumo Logic service Work cross functionally with Product Management and Engineering to improve the Sumo Logic service based on your experience with customers Required Qualifications and Skills B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred) 4+ years as a Solutions Engineer (preferred), Solutions Architect (preferred), Sales Engineer (preferred), Implementation Consultant, Support Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or a Software Developer with experience leading projects and/or working with customers Hands on knowledge of Security related products, technologies, and sources such as IDS/IPS, SIEM/Log Management, Network / Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, MSSP/MDR, Threat Feeds, CASB, etc Experience with open source collections (Telegraf, FluentBit, FluentD, Open Telemetry, etc.) (preferred) Experience with leading and running technical validations like Proof of Value (preferred) Experience selling and working with pure SaaS solutions in multi-tenant architectures Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure (certification is preferred) A broad background and understanding of technical infrastructure (servers, networking devices, storage, etc.) Modern application architecture (micro-services, containers) understanding and experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Lambda (preferred) Experience with various monitoring tools like Splunk, Datadog, Elastic, New Relic, etc. (preferred) Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment and experience at a successful startup (preferred) Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as business and technical acumen About Us Sumo Logic, Inc. empowers the people who power modern, digital business. Sumo Logic enables customers to deliver reliable and secure cloud-native applications through its Sumo Logic SaaS Analytics Log Platform, which helps practitioners and developers ensure application reliability, secure and protect against modern security threats, and gain insights into their cloud infrastructures. Customers worldwide rely on Sumo Logic to get powerful real-time analytics and insights across observability and security solutions for their cloud-native applications. For more information, visit ****************** Sumo Logic Privacy Policy. Employees will be responsible for complying with applicable federal privacy laws and regulations, as well as organizational policies related to data protection. The expected annual base salary range for this position is $148,000 - $173,000. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but aren't limited to) role level, skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, location, and experience. In addition to base pay, certain roles are eligible to participate in our bonus or commission plans, as well as our benefits offerings, and equity awards. Must be authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and for duration of employment. At this time, we are not able to offer nonimmigrant visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. **Meet the Team** You will collaborate across Customer Experience, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and IT to build and operationalize advanced analytics, machine learning models, and intelligent automation solutions. In this highly technical role, you will help drive Cisco's transformation into a data-driven digital organization by developing scalable data products, predictive models, and automated insights pipelines. Digital Lifecycle Journey's (DLJ) digital expertise positions us at the forefront of addressing the evolving expectations of today's connected customers, partners, and Cisco sellers. By leveraging real-time connected data, machine learning, and advanced automation, our team enables personalized, proactive customer engagement across the entire lifecycle. DLJ is focused on delivering immersive digital experiences that increase recurring revenue, optimize cost, and improve sales effectiveness for Cisco and its partners. **Your Impact** You are a technically strong analyst/engineer with experience in AI/ML, data engineering fundamentals, and analytics. You combine a deep understanding of data modeling, statistical methods, and programming with the ability to translate insights into actionable business outcomes. You know how to build robust ETL pipelines, design features for machine learning models, and create intuitive, insight-driven dashboards. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where you work closely with data scientists, engineers, product teams, and business leaders.Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in sophisticated data sets using statistical technique and provide ongoing reports and dashboards. + Build, test, and deploy predictive models and machine learning pipelines to support customer lifecycle analytics and digital engagement at scale. + Transform complex, large-scale datasets through Python, SQL, and distributed computing tools to develop high-quality datasets and features for analytics and ML. + Develop automated dashboards, visualizations, and analytics apps using Power BI to deliver real-time insights to partners and leadership. + Identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns using advanced statistical, machine learning, and data-mining techniques; communicate insights with clarity. + Collaborate closely with business and engineering teams to translate persona-specific use cases into scalable solutions, consolidating requirements and delivering cross-functional data products. + Partner with data engineers and architects to design data pipelines, integrate new data sources, and validate data quality, completeness, and performance. + Implement and maintain data privacy, security, and governance processes within analytics and ML workflows. + Evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies in AI/ML and analytics; continuously improve our technical capabilities. **Minimum Qualifications** + Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College with 0 years of relevant experience) or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related program or other academic certification. + Proficient in Python and its data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), as well as R, with strong skills in statistical analysis, machine learning fundamentals, and data visualization. + Skilled in SQL for data transformation, modeling, and large-scale querying, with technical knowledge of data models, database design, data mining, and segmentation techniques. + Experienced in building dashboards and analytics solutions in Power BI (or similar BI tools), transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. + Hands-on experience with data manipulation and ETL tools, including SQL and big-data technologies like Hadoop, along with familiarity with reporting and statistical packages such as Excel, SPSS, SAS, and Business Objects. + Able to legally live and work in the country for which you are applying, without visa support or sponsorship. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This posting will be extended through December 12, 2025. Posting may come down sooner if enough qualified candidates are received. Candidates must be US based and able to work in the US without sponsorship and be willing to work PST hours. **Meet the Team** This product team is focused on driving the transformation toward future-proofed workplaces by uniquely integrating networking, collaboration, and security. Cisco is currently seeking a Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead the Platform and AI portfolios. This senior leadership role involves driving the global marketing strategy, execution, and impact of these critical portfolios. The person in this role will shape high-impact marketing programs, elevate Cisco's brand, and build a world-class product marketing team that sets industry standards. This position will be pivotal in accelerating Cisco's mission to deepen customer connections and deliver market-leading technology with a category-defining narrative adopted by major global brands across industries. **Your Impact** The Sr. Director of Product Marketing for Cisco's Platform and AI portfolios will have a significant impact by building and evolving the overarching narrative for Cisco's unified platform and innovative AI networking solutions, addressing key strategic market drivers such as AI, sustainability, economic conditions, security, and the future of work. This leader will develop deep expertise across Cisco's networking portfolios-including hardware, security integrations, and assurance-to help customers build scalable and resilient networks. You will own the messaging and positioning strategies, translating complex portfolio capabilities into compelling narratives that resonate with customer needs and business outcomes. Collaborating across multiple product and marketing teams, you will craft a cohesive messaging strategy that accelerates the networking portfolio's growth. Additionally, you will represent Cisco at major industry events and with analysts to shape industry perception. This role also involves building and developing a diverse, high-performing product marketing team, actively coaching the next generation of product marketers to foster collaboration and innovation, thereby driving measurable impact and growth for Cisco's networking and AI solutions in a rapidly evolving market landscape. **Minimum Qualifications** + 10+ years of experience in networking or cloud-managed IT, gained through Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, or Technical Marketing + 5+ years of management experience leading technical marketing or product marketing teams with a proven track record in program execution and team development + Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or MBA preferred or equivalent combination of skills or experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working in the IT, networking, SaaS, or mobility industry preferred + You are willing to travel as needed, up to 25% envisioned + A strong technical background with experience in storage technologies, enabling you to understand and articulate sophisticated technical concepts. + Significant career experience primarily on the software side, complemented by a solid understanding of hardware fundamentals. + A minimum of 10 years of product marketing experience, demonstrating deep expertise in the field. + Geographic requirement to be based on the West Coast, with a preference for the Bay Area, to align with team and market needs. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications accepted until further notice. Meet the Team The Sales Development Representative (SDR) team is at the forefront of Cisco Networking sales, dedicated to identifying and qualifying high-potential leads that drive our business forward. Our work directly fuels the sales pipeline, setting the foundation for future growth and ensuring an outstanding customer experience from the very first interaction. This high-energy, collaborative team thrives on creativity and professional development, positioning early career sales professionals for successful transitions into account executive roles. Joining us means becoming a bold future-shaper in a welcoming culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Your Impact Develop and qualify critical sales leads, establishing effective contacts for Cisco Networking products and services. Perform proactive prospecting through cold-calling, networking, and digital channels to build a robust lead pipeline. Articulate Cisco's compelling value proposition to decision-makers, independently assessing needs and guiding customers through the sales cycle. Utilize advanced sales tools like Salesforce.com, Gong, and ZoomInfo to manage leads and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with leadership to achieve daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, ultimately positioning yourself for promotion to an account executive role. Minimum qualifications * Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce.com) and sales engagement tools. * Demonstrated ability to perform prospecting activities, including cold-calling and utilizing internet information sources. * Foundational understanding of sales cycles and lead qualification processes. * Ability to articulate product and solution value propositions. * Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred qualifications * Experience building strong professional relationships. * Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management abilities. * A proactive and creative approach to lead generation. * Ambition to pursue an account executive role after minimum tenure. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $92,000.00 - $133,300.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $90,000.00 - $130,400.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window has been extended and is expected to close on December 17, 2025. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient of applications are received. in the U.S., with a preference for the San Jose, CA / Bay Area. **Meet the Team** Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. Cisco Isovalent is seeking a proactive Release Manager to own the release process for the Isovalent / Hypershield Platform. This role is vital to ensuring a seamless product experience and streamlining installation processes to improve customer satisfaction. The Release Manager will coordinate various teams to lead timely releases and successful deployments of the platform, leveraging automation and collaboration tools to drive efficient, timely releases. **Your Impact** As a Release Manager at Cisco Isovalent, you will: + Manage the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience. + Coordinate with cross-functional teams to accelerate Cisco Hypershield deliverables and ensure timely releases. + Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof-of-Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction. + Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, utilizing GitHub for version control and collaboration. + Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability. + Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience + 8+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment + Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a scripting or programming language such as Python or Golang. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices + Experience with Golang strongly preferred. Ability to read and comprehend Golang and troubleshoot or debug Golang code strongly desired. + Certifications in Kubernetes, project management, or related fields + Solid release management experience for cloud service providers is highly preferred + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applications are accepted until 1/12/2026 Who We Are The Cisco's AI team consists of AI researchers, and software developers who collaborate to build innovative products and platforms for Cisco. We are motivated by tackling unique challenges that arise when connecting people and devices at a world-wide scale. Who You'll Work With You will join a newly formed, dynamic AI team as one of the core members, and have the opportunity to influence the culture and direction of the growing team. Our team includes AI experts and distributed system experts who work together with our partners in products management, and engineers across a wide variety of other Cisco teams. We are seeking a Senior Technical Leader to join our AI Canvas Partner Integrations team, where you will play a key role in building and integrating AI services that enable seamless partner and enterprise solutions on the AI Canvas platform. Your skills in understanding service operations and architecting/building effective interfaces between service boundaries with the right instrumentation will be essential for the success of our product. Your role will involve understanding the operations of each AI service, designing and building interfaces that seamlessly connect these services, and ensuring the appropriate instrumentation is in place. Your work will be instrumental in delivering a powerful and effective solution to our customers. What You Will Do As a Senior Technical Leader, you will be responsible to drive the integration of Cisco's product portfolio with the AI Canvas platform and to lead the design and implementation of a developer portal for AI Canvas and Assistants. You will operate at the intersection of AI/ML engineering, platform architecture, and developer experience design, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, product, and design teams. * Architect and lead technical integration of major Cisco product lines (e.g., Webex, Meraki, ThousandEyes, AppDynamics) by integrating frameworks for seamless deployment of AI agents across Cisco's network, collaboration, and observability domains. * Develop APIs, SDKs, and microservices enabling data, model, and workflow interoperability between Canvas and Cisco products. * Lead end-to-end development of the AI Canvas Developer Portal-a self-service hub for developers to access APIs, SDKs, documentation, sample apps, and sandboxes. * Integrate telemetry, analytics, and feedback loops to measure developer engagement and continuously improve the experience. * Drive technical strategy and roadmap for Cisco + Canvas integrations aligned with Cisco's AI-first strategy. * Design and build effective interfaces between AI services, ensuring smooth communication and data exchange while adhering to security and performance requirements. * Collaborate with UX designers and analyze user feedback to identify frictional workflows, then build tools to streamline those processes. * Collaborate with LLM engineers to optimize prompt-tool interactions. * Serve as a senior architect and mentor for cross-functional engineering teams. Basic Qualifications * 10+ years in software engineering, systems architecture, or platform development. * 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with recent exposure to AI assistants. * Expertise in building scalable, production-grade AI services leveraging public cloud infrastructure, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines. * Hands-on experience creating enterprise Generative AI solutions using prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, and orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen) integrated in public cloud ecosystems. * Hands-on experience with NLP techniques including text classification, sentiment analysis, NLG, and working with large language models * Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, MLOps, or AI infrastructure platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, OpenAI, AWS Sagemaker). * Hands-on experience with Python, Go, TypeScript, React and API frameworks (GraphQL, REST). * Deep understanding of developer experiences principles and portal/platform architecture. * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in security focused Saas providers * Prior experience building developer portals or marketplace * Familiarity with AI governance or compliance in enterprise settings. * The capacity to think critically and tackle complex, innovative problems in the field. * A willingness to continuously learn and adapt, crucial in the ever-evolving field of AI * Background in leading open-source or internal developer tooling initiatives. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $210,600.00 to $305,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $210,600.00 - $350,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $189,300.00 - $312,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 30th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. **Meet the Team** Our team owns the global test strategy, execution, and leadership for Cisco's flagship Silicon One portfolio across wafer, device, and system levels. We are seeking an accomplished Director of Test Engineering to oversee this. This role blends deep semiconductor test expertise with organizational leadership, long-term strategic planning, and multi-functional influence at scale. **Your Impact** + Organizational & Leadership Responsibilities: 1) Lead, scale, and mentor a global organization of test engineering managers and engineers spanning post-silicon validation, ATE test development, and system-level testing. 2) Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, succession planning, and leadership development. 3) Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, operational rigor, and engineering excellence. + Test Strategy, Architecture & Execution: 1) Own the end-to-end test engineering strategy for Silicon One across wafer sort, final test, and system-level test. 2) Drive long-term roadmaps for automated test systems, silicon validation methodologies, and infrastructure improvements. 3) Define scalable test strategies that ensure quality, coverage, yield, cost efficiency, and high-volume manufacturability. 4) Guide the development and deployment of automated test solutions for pre-silicon emulation, post-silicon bring-up, device characterization, reliability screening, and production test. 5) Provide technical leadership in Design for Test (DFT), scan/ATPG, analog/mixed-signal test, high-speed SERDES bring-up and validation, and defect and failure analysis. + Technical Guidance & Silicon Debug: 1) Direct teams performing silicon bring-up, root-cause debugging, HW/SW integration, ATE program development, and diagnostic automation. 2) Oversee development of test content, test hardware/fixtures, and overall tester architecture for advanced networking silicon. 3) Champion the use of data analysis, analytics, and yield management systems to identify systemic issues, optimize test efficiency, and drive yield improvement. + Multi-functional Collaboration: 1) Partner closely with silicon architecture, ASIC design, verification, software, reliability, manufacturing operations, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless test integration throughout the product lifecycle. 2) Engage with contract manufacturers, OSATs, ATE vendors, and ecosystem partners to ensure robust test execution and technology alignment. 3) Represent the test engineering organization in executive forums, providing clear updates on readiness, risks, important metrics, and strategic direction. + Process, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: 1) Define and track KPIs for test quality, yield, coverage, and throughput. Continuously improve test methodologies through innovation, new technologies, automation, and industry guidelines. 2) Drive efficiency initiatives to reduce test time, optimize cost of test, and increase throughput without sacrificing quality. + Leadership Skills: 1) Ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams. Strong execution subject area and operational rigor in managing complex, multi-program environments. 2) Experience collaborating with senior executives, external partners, and global collaborators. + Other Key Skills: 1) Excellent communication and executive presence. 2) Strategic problem solver with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 3) Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced product development environment. **Minimum Qualifications** + Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related field. + 12+ years in semiconductor, system-level, or silicon test engineering. + 5+ years leading engineering managers or global test teams. + Strong expertise in ATE (testers/handlers/probers), test hardware design, and high-volume manufacturing test flows. + Proven experience in DFT, scan/ATPG, mixed-signal validation, SERDES testing, and post-silicon bring-up. + Strong background in test automation, Python-based test development, and Linux-based workflows. **Preferred Qualifications** + Successful track record leading global test operations through NPI to mature high-volume manufacturing. + Demonstrable ability to resolve complex silicon defects and guide corrective action processes. + Demonstrated impact on yield ramp, test efficiency, and cost optimization across multiple product generations. + Experience introducing new test technologies, analytics platforms, or automation frameworks at scale. + Ability to influence at senior leadership levels and drive cross-organizational alignment. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $230,100.00 to $325,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $230,100.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $216,500.00 - $337,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the Team Engineering: Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally. Supply Chain Operations: Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact. From our processes to manufacturing, you'll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services. Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications. Your Impact You will change the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Creative Hardware Engineering positions available in: * ASIC Design and Verification * System/Board Design * Circuit Board Layout * Hardware Automation, Validation and Test * Signal Integrity * Power Design Minimum Qualifications * Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor's degree program. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications. * Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and/or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics). * Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers. * Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks. * Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship Preferred Qualifications * Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms). * Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools. * Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting. * Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling. * Experience working in multi-functional teams (e.g., collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers). Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $94,200.00 - $137,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $84,000.00 - $122,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.