Meet the Team
The Cisco Wireless Feature & System Engineering team builds end-to-end wireless capabilities across access points, controllers, and cloud-managed platforms. We design features that span device software, control planes, and management systems to deliver seamless, secure, and high-performance enterprise Wi-Fi.
Your Impact
You will define and drive the technical vision for full-stack wireless systems, owning both development and validation strategy across AP, controller, and management platforms.
In this role:
Define long-term architecture for end-to-end wireless systems and validation strategies
Lead large-scale initiatives across development, testing, and system integration
Drive innovation in enterprise wireless features, quality, and reliability
Establish best practices for automation, test coverage, and system validation
Influence product direction and align cross-functional teams
Drive AI-native development and testing workflows across teams
Minimum Qualifications
12+ years of experience in wireless systems and networking
Deep expertise in enterprise Wi-Fi, security, and system architecture
Strong experience in both development and large-scale system validation
Proven track record delivering high-quality, complex systems
Strong leadership across cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Deep experience with:
Advanced roaming and mobility optimization
Mesh networking and distributed systems
Spectrum intelligence and RF analytics
QoS, scheduling, and traffic optimization
Location services and telemetry systems
Security including WPA3, Zero Trust, and PQC readiness
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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.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in wireless systems and networking
- Deep expertise in enterprise Wi-Fi, security, and system architecture
- Strong experience in both development and large-scale system validation
- Proven track record delivering high-quality, complex systems
- Strong leadership across cross-functional teams
- Advanced roaming and mobility optimization
- Mesh networking and distributed systems
- Spectrum intelligence and RF analytics
- QoS, scheduling, and traffic optimization
- Location services and telemetry systems
- Security including WPA3, Zero Trust, and PQC readiness
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
