Principal Engineer

As a Principal Engineer reporting to the VP of Global Technology Standards, you will bring domain expertise across multiple technology areas and/or product portfolios relevant to Cisco. Responsibilities: - Serve as 'Trusted Advisor' and collaborate with Cisco business leaders to define standards strategies and communicate progress against strategic objectives internally and externally. - Drive Cisco's engagement across multiple Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) where alignment is needed to advance Cisco's product and technology vision. - Pursue leadership roles in external standards and coordination as applicable with open-source organizations of strategic importance to Cisco. - Help shape direction in key existing SDOs and support the development of new standards and open-source initiatives needed by the industry. - Work with industry partners through existing organizations and new relationships to build initiatives important to Cisco's future business. - Support standards strategy development across Cisco's businesses especially focusing on cross BE areas. - Evangelize Cisco's standards work with account teams and customers, while cultivating relationships with high-value customers to build visibility and gather feedback on GTS initiatives. - Represent Cisco at key standards leadership meetings and present your work and the team's work at industry events including Global and European initiatives. - Contribute to Cisco's technology and patent portfolio. - Mentor engineers across the company who are engaged in standardization and related areas. - Contribute to streamlining standards operations, including governance, IPR, employee programs, and coordination of standards-related compliance and legal support. Minimum Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in an engineering, technology strategy, architecture, research, or standards related role. - 10+ years of industry experience. - Deep knowledge of the technology, frameworks, and industry trends relevant to multiple Cisco business areas, including AI, IP networking and security. Preferred Qualifications: - Highly recognized leader in one or more external standard organizations such as IEEE, IETF, WFA, or other industry-specific SDOs. - Deep technology expertise demonstrated though projects and experience outside of standards. - Additional expertise in wireless, mobility, applications, enterprise, and cloud technologies is desired. - Proficiency in standards strategy, technology and product understanding, including the ability to demonstrate a strong network of industry collaborators. - Excellent communication skills and experience working with a remote team.