Software engineer

Meet the Team

We are the Service Provider Networking Application Automation team at Cisco, responsible for validating and enhancing SDN automation solutions that power some of the world’s leading service provider networks. Our team works across networking, software testing, and automation to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality solutions. Collaborating closely with Engineering teams, including XR/SR-PCE and NSO, we focus on ensuring product quality through comprehensive testing strategies, robust automation frameworks, and continuous improvement. We are passionate about innovation, solving complex networking challenges, and leveraging Python, automation, and emerging AI technologies to shape the future of network automation.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Test Engineer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for validating SDN Automation solutions that support some of the world’s leading Service Provider deployments. Your responsibilities will include:

·Requirement Analysis: Review feature documents and collaborate with development teams to contribute to RFP responses. Evaluate Product Requirement Documents (PRD) to ensure software functional and architecture design documents align with requirements.

·Test Strategy & Planning: Participate in the development of comprehensive test strategies and draft detailed test plans.

·Infrastructure Management: Design and maintain test lab infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability for validation.

·Execution & Triage: Execute test cases, perform thorough triage, and independently follow up on issues to drive them to successful resolution.

·Automation Development: Develop and maintain Python libraries and automated test cases. Utilize Selenium for UI-based automation and library development.

Who You’ll Work With

You will be part of the Service Provider Networking Application Automation team. You will work closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams, including XR/SR-PCE and NSO groups, to ensure the quality and reliability of our solution components.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in networking and a passion for automation. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively across diverse teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.

·3 - 4 years of experience in software testing, networking, or automation.

·Strong working knowledge of networking technologies and protocols.

·Hands-on experience with Python automation and frameworks.

·Proficiency in Selenium and UI-based automation.

·Familiarity with network management protocols (SNMP, CLI, Telemetry, Syslogs).

·Understanding of GenAI capabilities and AI-powered software development.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus):

·Experience with virtualization technologies: ESXi, OpenStack, and microservices testing.

·Experience with Cisco SP high-end routers (ASR9K, NCS5xxx, ASR907, 920).

·Knowledge of IOS-XR/IOS-XE, IGP/EGP routing protocols (OSPF/ISIS), MPLS, RSVP-TE, LDP, Segment Routing, and L2/L3VPN/MVPN.

·Proven experience in testing methodologies and full test development cycles.

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. 

Disclaimer

To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. Please be advised that any communication from Cisco about careers will:

• be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career site
• begin with screening or an interview
• originate from a Cisco email address, and
• be conducted across email, phone, or WebEx

Cisco will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process or ask you for money in any way. If you have been requested to apply for a role or have received an offer from a site other than https://careers.cisco.com or cisco.wd5.myworkday.com, do not provide any personal identifying information, including your Aadhaar or other personal identifying number, birth certificate, banking information, driver's license, or passport.

If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. Cisco bears no responsibility, and cannot be held liable, for any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to recruiting scams.