Meet the Team
- We are DSE PI common (PI NeXT) team handling platform independent components like BGP, VXLAN, L2/L3 Multicast, TRM, BGP-EVPN for Data center Business Unit.
- Our responsibility is to test and automate the features with high quality. We are responsible for end-to-end solutions testing for any customer requirements.
- We own the Programmability, Telemetry and regressions for BGP, VXLAN, L2/L3 Multicast, TRM, BGP-EVPN components.
Your Impact
- Candidate responsible for Manual testing and automating the given features.
- Deliver the features with high quality as per given timelines.
- Providing technical expertise and mentorship to the team regarding proper test methodologies.
- Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating test activities.
- Designing, developing, and implementing automation and enhancing test automation framework as necessary.
- Partnering with architects, technical marketing, product management, development teams to define and implement comprehensive test plans.
- Conducting test case and code reviews to validate test scenario accuracy and coverage.
- Modernizing and automating testing to improve overall code quality and automation code base.
- Adapt to the newer technologies (AI/ML)
Minimum Qualifications
- MS EE/CS combined with 12+ years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined.
- Good experience in feature level testing and system level understanding of switching and routing platforms
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols and different L2 to L7 technologies.
- Automation experience with Python or equivalent programming language
- Deep technical knowledge in BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, Multicast, TRM protocols
- Vision to lead and solve sophisticated problems
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Self-motivated and highly ambitious
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of DC customer deployments and good networking skills.
- Familiarity with the SW development cycle and software engineering
- Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging.
- Understanding of CI/CD integrations
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with GenAI tools is a plus
- Familiarity with virtualization VMWare ESXI, KVM is a plus
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Skills Required
- MS EE/CS or BSEE/CS with extensive related experience (12+ years)
- Feature-level testing and system-level understanding of switching and routing platforms
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and L2-L7 protocols
- Automation experience with Python or equivalent programming language
- Deep technical knowledge of BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, Multicast, TRM protocols
- Vision to lead and solve sophisticated problems
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Self-motivated and highly ambitious
- Understanding of data-center customer deployments and networking skills
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and software engineering practices
- Familiarity with Linux and modern development/debugging tools
- Understanding of CI/CD integrations
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools
- Familiarity with virtualization (VMware ESXi, KVM)
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 — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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