Distinguished Software Engineer (Data & Policy Platform) (Remote)

Job Description

This is a remote position in the USA.

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Meet the Team

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You will join Cisco’s Security and Policy Platform Group, a foundational organization responsible for transforming Cisco’s Security products from single point products to comprehensive security outcomes, as a Distinguished Engineer. The team delivers secure, scalable capabilities enabling customers to control and security policies across Cisco and third-party products.

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This work spans cloud and client infrastructure, security, policy and networking, with a strong emphasis on reliability, interoperability, and long-term scalability!

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Your Impact

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• Innovate, develop, and drive industry-leading software, hardware, and technology solutions with global impact across Cisco’s product portfolio.
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• Serve as a recognized internal and external thought leader, influencing industry direction through technical expertise, innovation, and execution.
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• Act as a cross-domain technology leader, translating emerging technology trends into strategic advantage for Cisco.
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• Define and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture for platform and policy systems while influencing senior leadership and technical communities.
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• Establish and uphold engineering and architectural standards that guide multiple organizations and product lines.
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• Drive company-wide technology strategy aligned to long-term business outcomes and market leadership.
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• Anticipate and develop industry trends, positioning Cisco at the forefront of policy and security innovation.
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• Translate sophisticated technologies into scalable platform strategies and business opportunities across Cisco’s portfolio.
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• Lead highly complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple business units from concept through delivery.
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• Mentor and influence senior and principal engineers, elevating technical leadership and architectural consistency across teams.
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• Represent Cisco externally through industry forums, standards bodies, patents, publications, and strategic partnerships.
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Minimum Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree with 16+ years of related experience, Master’s degree with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD with 10+ years of related experience designing and developing large-scale software, platform, or distributed systems.
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• Experience defining and influencing architecture and technical strategy across multiple teams, organizations, or product lines.
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• 10+ years of experience in policy, platform, or security systems, or demonstrated success operating as a cross-domain technology leader.
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• 10+ years of experience building and scaling highly available, secure, and distributed systems in cloud or hybrid environments.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Proven track record of driving company-wide or industry-level technical impact across large, sophisticated organizations.
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• Recognized industry leadership through patents, publications, conference speaking, or contributions to standards bodies.
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• Experience defining and driving platform or policy strategy at enterprise or industry scale.
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• Deep understanding of security, policy, privacy, and data protection principles within large-scale platform systems.
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• Experience integrating across platform services such as observability, data platforms, AI/ML systems, and security infrastructure.
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• Track record of leading highly complex, multi-functional initiatives with significant business impact.
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• Experience influencing senior leadership, including executives, on technical direction and business strategy.
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• Strong ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive consensus across large, matrixed organizations.
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• Proven track record to translate emerging technology trends into long-term strategic direction and measurable business outcomes.
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