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# Software Engineering Technical Leader - Backend at 555 Cisco Systems International B.V.

Compensation · Listed in posting

$186,900 – $267,700/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: San Jose, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Oct 1, 2026

## Description

Cisco is hiring a Backend Engineer for its Splunk Enterprise Security team to lead technical strategy and execution across cloud and on-premises backend and data-processing product areas. The role owns the technical roadmap and architectural integrity of backend services, supports complex production issues and customer concerns, and mentors engineers. It requires a bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a master's degree with 6+ years, along with experience in distributed systems, databases or query optimization, cloud technologies, Python or Go/Golang, AI-assisted development, and backend system design. The position is hybrid, requiring three days per week onsite at Cisco's San Jose, Santana Row office, and offers a starting salary of $186,900 to $267,700 for U.S. and Canadian hires.

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