SaaS Controller - Senior Software Development Manager - Nexus Hyperfabric

We are SaaS Engineering organization within the Cisco Networking Engineering. We are committed to revolutionizing the deployment of generative AI applications! Our mission is to improve IT visibility and deliver comprehensive analytics for the AI infrastructure stack. By applying innovative technologies, we are developing next-generation SaaS-based controllers crafted to efficiently manage Data Centers with AI/ML solutions.

As a Senior Software Development Manager, you will orchestrate the development of full stack software for an innovative cloud service within Cisco Networking Engineering. Your responsibilities include:

• Drive the development of full stack features, from requirement analysis to design, scoping, execution and deployment in a CI-CD cloud service pipeline.
• Define the technical roadmap in collaboration with product team partners to meet market and customer requirements.
• Work with a team of engineers on full stack development, driving innovation and technical excellence.
• Integrate user experience design, user interface software, backend services, site operations, automation, and DevOps for high-quality service delivery.
• Lead the team to own the success of services offering to the customers, with focus on availability, security, and user experience.
• Play a crucial part in advancing Cisco's SaaS capabilities, applying your technical expertise, and contributing to the company's strategic goals.
• Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to drive customer satisfaction as well as product supportability improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience leading software engineering teams developing and delivering distributed software/hardware platforms.
• Experience with cloud architectures, compute, virtualization/container technologies, storage/networking/orchestration, and deployment of production services/applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 8+ years of total experience.
• Experience working with senior engineers, product management, senior management and/or other multi-functional partners to define technical roadmaps and set strategies.

Preferred Requirements:

• Mentor/lead global, internal resources and activities to ensure delivery within scope and time.
• Ability to build a strong engineering team and promote a culture of innovation, performance and execution.
• Technical and product knowledge of data center networking including L2 switching and L3 forwarding and EVPN/VxLAN.
• Experience deploying SaaS products in a public cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Work with SRE and operation teams on SaaS products.
• Drive decisions collaboratively, resolve conflicts and ensure follow through with diligence.

At Cisco, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, paid time off, and various wellbeing offerings. We also provide opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and giving back to the community.