Meet the Team
Our team architects and builds high-performance cloud security data planes that power Cisco Secure Access and other next-generation security services, leveraging technologies such as VPP to deliver secure, scalable, and low-latency packet processing. We foster a culture of technical leadership, engineering excellence, rigorous testing, and open-source innovation to solve some of the most challenging problems in cloud networking and security.
Your Impact
Leads the design and evolution of cloud security data plane architecture built on VPP across Cisco. Drives performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems that enforce security policy at scale, while contributing to the VPP open-source ecosystem and advancing AI-driven engineering and operations practices.
Architect and lead development of large-scale cloud security data plane systems using VPP
Define and drive performance benchmarks (throughput, latency, scale, resiliency) for security workloads
Design systems for secure traffic processing, inspection, and policy enforcement across distributed environments
Lead cross-team initiatives spanning data plane, control plane, and cloud infrastructure
Drive meaningful contributions to VPP open-source (features, optimizations, upstream alignment)
Apply and promote AI/AIOps practices for observability, anomaly detection, and operational efficiency in security systems
Mentor engineers and guide design and implementation best practices
Lead root cause analysis for complex production issues and drive systemic improvements
Influence technical roadmap and align internal architecture with upstream VPP direction
Minimum Qualifications
BS/CS Degree
Expertise in packet processing, networking, distributed systems, and cloud security data planes
6+yrs C/C++ Development experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with VPP/DPDK and equivalent technologies
Experience to design, code, and deliver complex systems and critical components in production environments
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.
Skills Required
- BS/CS Degree
- Expertise in packet processing, networking, distributed systems, and cloud security data planes
- 6+ years C/C++ development experience
- Experience with VPP/DPDK and equivalent technologies
- Experience designing, coding, and delivering complex production systems and critical components
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.
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