Software Engineering Technical Leader

cisco· 123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited
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📍 Bangalore, IndiaFull time

About this role

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 

As a Technical Lead, you will drive architecture and technical direction for radio software across multiple platforms. You will ensure seamless integration between firmware, drivers, and system layers while enabling advanced Wi-Fi features.

  • Define architecture for radio firmware and driver subsystems
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to deliver complex Wi-Fi features
  • Drive system-level design across firmware, driver, and networking layers
  • Work with chipset vendors on roadmap alignment and technical issues
  • Guide debugging of the most complex wireless system issues
  • Mentor engineers and influence engineering practices across teams
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the team

Minimum Qualifications

  • BE/BTech with 10+ Years of experience or ME/MTech with 8+ Years of experience in wireless systems or embedded software
  • Deep expertise in 802.11 protocols and wireless system design
  • Strong understanding of firmware, drivers, and system architecture
  • Proven ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives
  • Strong debugging and system-level problem-solving skills
  • Experience influencing architecture and technical direction

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with upstream driver contributions
  • Experience working deeply with chipset vendors
  • Strong knowledge of wireless performance tuning and RF systems

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Why Cisco? 

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. 


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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Software Engineering Technical Leader position at cisco located?
This Software Engineering Technical Leader role at cisco is based in Bangalore, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Software Engineering Technical Leader role at cisco full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Software Engineering Technical Leader role in the 123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited department at cisco.
Which team or department does the Software Engineering Technical Leader at cisco belong to?
This Software Engineering Technical Leader position is part of the 123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited department at cisco. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Software Engineering Technical Leader job at cisco posted?
This Software Engineering Technical Leader position at cisco was posted on Sep 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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