Meet the Team
As an integral member of this team, you will work with a team of seasoned engineers. You will have the opportunity to test some of the world’s largest Service Provider networks (like, Verizon, ATT) that are continuously evolving towards enabling the support of newer and exciting customer business paradigms.
You will be interacting and working closely with some of the finest talent pool in the industry - where you will find that work is both fun and challenging.
Your Impact
Cisco provides you an excellent opportunity to take your career aspirations forward. You will bring your unique talents to the group that works on Cisco's Optical technology, which many customers now consider to be the transport medium of choice for mission-critical networks and data center expansion for AI routes. In your role as Software Engineer, you will test products that are deployed by some of the leading service providers and Web customers in the world. You will work with a BU-wide vibrant technical community, learning from experts and translating this learning into exciting opportunities for growth. Besides this, you will also mentor your junior colleagues in their day-to-day activities.
Minimum Qualifications
· Expertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM and Line systems is a must
· Excellent knowledge of test automation with Python and other automation test tools and methodologies is a must
· Knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies is must
· Good understanding of customer deployments, operations and the ability to translate brown field/green field deployments into test strategy with high efficacy
· Excellent problem solving skills, familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and solid software design and development skills
· Quick learner with an open mind to "grey box" testing, bringing in strategic on-the-box, off-the-box views that reflect the state of IOS-XR systems.
· Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation
· Experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certification such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JCNA/JCIE will be a plus
· Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
· Results oriented with a high degree of accountability, dedication and responsibility
· Typically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 6 - 8 years proven experience
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- 6–8 years of proven software or test engineering experience
- Expertise in optical technologies, including DWDM, ROADM, and optical line systems
- Excellent knowledge of Python-based test automation and automation testing methodologies
- Experience testing optical technologies
- Ability to translate brownfield and greenfield customer deployments into test strategies
- Familiarity with Linux and modern software development and debugging tools
- Solid software design and development skills
- Experience with grey-box testing and IOS-XR systems
- Experience with test planning, test case design, test execution, and test automation
- Experience with Layer-0 and Layer-1 traffic generators and analyzers, such as Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, or IXIA
- CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JCNA, or JCIE certification
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Results orientation, accountability, dedication, and responsibility
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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