[Remote] Site Reliability Engineering Technical Leader (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leader in revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking a Site Reliability Engineering Technical Leader responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying advanced AI-driven software features for data center networks, while collaborating with engineering teams and internal clients.ResponsibilitiesDesigning, developing, testing, and deploying advanced AI-driven software features for data center networksCollaborating with fellow engineers, cross-functional engineering teams, and internal clientsCreating and implementing innovative, high-quality capabilities to provide clients with the best possible experienceSkillsBachelor of Engineering or Technology with 10+ years of experience designing and building scalable, reliable networking solutions for AI/ML infrastructure and high-performance computing, including strong expertise in Cisco Data Center Networking technologies, ACI networks, and technologies such as Routing, Switching, Nexus, VPC, VDC, VLAN, VXLAN, and BGPProven leadership in driving strategic automation initiatives, guiding teams in automation, fostering continuous improvement and innovation to enhance service reliability and operational efficiencyExperience managing networking for GPU cluster environments, implementing AI-based observability tools, and forecasting infrastructure needs for scaling AI workloads and managing hardware/software lifecycleSkilled in creating documentation and training materials and collaborating closely with Business Units to resolve hardware/software interoperability issuesProficiency in Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Strong Programming skills and solid grasp of software engineering concepts including common data structures/standard algorithms, object-oriented design, distributed computing, and cloud computing paradigmsExpertise in AI Fabric and Networking with a deep understanding of high-performance networking for AI/ML workloadsAbility to implement and utilize AI-based observability toolsUnderstanding of Build & Release Operations, DevOps principles, and Agile practices with a focus on quality-driven developmentFamiliarity with Unix/Linux environments and domain knowledge of contemporary network technologies, network management, and protocolsExperience with application/platform instrumentation, measurement, log data processing, monitoring, and tools such as JIRA, GIT, and JenkinsCisco certifications (CCNA or CCNP) and experience managing Cisco Nexus Dashboard, APIC, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, and VXLAN-based networks including troubleshootingBenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceA 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contributionPaid parental leaveShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceEmployees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employees•• receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employeesExempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerFor non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.Company OverviewCisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cisco.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 154 in 2026, 1238 in 2025, 1231 in 2024, 1273 in 2023, 2127 in 2022, 1991 in 2021, 1173 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.