Technical Lead - Software Emgineer (Frontend UI)

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Technical Lead - Software Engineer (Frontend UI)

Company: Cisco

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Frontend Engineering / Software Engineering

Date Posted: February 17, 2026

Experience Level: 10+ years

🚀 Role Summary

• Spearhead the development of cutting-edge user interfaces for Cisco's next-generation AI-powered cloud management platform, Cisco Cloud Control.

• Architect and implement scalable frontend solutions leveraging modern microfrontend architecture and Module Federation.

• Drive best practices in UI development, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and accessible user experiences within a large-scale React + TypeScript monorepo.

• Foster collaboration across product, platform, and AI teams to deliver seamless end-to-end product functionality.

• Champion code quality through robust testing strategies, performance optimization, and observability.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a Technical Lead, indicating a need for not only strong technical execution but also architectural input, mentorship, and the ability to influence technical direction within the frontend team. The focus on a "large-scale React + TypeScript monorepo environment" and "micro frontend architecture" points towards complex, enterprise-grade application development.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver high-quality, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) within an Nx-based monorepo.

• Implement advanced frontend features and user experiences by leveraging microfrontend patterns and Module Federation.

• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, product managers, UX designers, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration and successful product delivery.

• Maintain and evolve the Nx monorepo structure, enforce architectural boundaries, and promote adherence to established best practices.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and end-to-end (E2E) tests using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright to ensure code reliability and maintainability.

• Actively contribute to frontend performance optimization initiatives, implement analytics instrumentation, and enhance observability across the frontend system.

• Participate in technical design discussions, UI reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions to influence product strategy and technical roadmap.

• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in frontend development, code quality, and architectural principles.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities emphasize a blend of hands-on development, architectural contribution, and team leadership. The mention of "Nx-based monorepo," "micro frontend," and specific testing frameworks like "Playwright" suggests a mature engineering organization with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and robust quality assurance processes.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: While not explicitly stated, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is typically expected for roles of this seniority.

Experience: 8–11 years of hands-on frontend development experience building production-grade web applications.

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in React (versions 17/18+) and TypeScript.

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and associated best practices.

• Proven experience with monorepo architectures, preferably Nx, and package managers like pnpm or Yarn workspaces.

• In-depth understanding of microfrontend patterns and technologies like Module Federation.

• Familiarity with component-driven development, design systems, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive UI principles.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright) and building robust test suites.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and their integration into the development workflow.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of bundlers such as Rspack, Webpack, or similar.

• Experience with advanced routing libraries (React Router v6/7) and UI interaction libraries