Distinguished Software Engineer (Remote)

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10/19/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a remote position in the USA.

Meet the Team

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.

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

Your Impact

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