Meet the Team
Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) is a multi-billion-dollar business that generates its revenue primarily from the Web, Service Provider Edge, Core & Optical markets. The organization in India deals with development of High-End Routers like ASR9000, NCS5500, NCS540, NCS560, NCS5700 and Optical products like NCS1010, NCS1014, NCS1004, NCS4000 and NCS2000 series. Exciting career opportunities open for enthusiastic and experienced Software professionals in India
Your Impact
Expertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM, OTN & Coherent
Own and execute system test strategy across end-to-end workflows, integrations
Apply AI/ML-based testing approaches such as test generation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction.
Leverage Copilot and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test development, refactoring, documentation, and root-cause analysis
Hands-on with Manageability Applications OpenConfig, Restconf, Netconf-yang, Telemtery are a must.
Write Python Automation test plans which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test
Strong Software test engineering methodology and process knowledge
Minimum Qualifications :
Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies L0/L1
Hands on experience with Transponder,Amplifiers,Optical Line system products
Python Automation
Software test concepts , Test planning , Execution
Preferred Qualifications :
Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies
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 with automation (TCL, Python), automation test tools and methodologies is required
Excellent experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)
Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Typically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 1-3 years proven experience
#WeAreCisco
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
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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.
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Skills Required
- Expertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM, OTN, Coherent
- Hands-on with Manageability Applications OpenConfig, RESTCONF, NETCONF-YANG, Telemetry
- Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies L0/L1
- Hands-on experience with Transponder, Amplifiers, Optical Line System products
- Python automation and test development
- Software test concepts, test planning and execution
- Strong software test engineering methodology and process knowledge
- MS/BS in EE/CS with 1-3 years proven experience
- Experience with automation (TCL) and test automation tools/methodologies
- Experience with Layer-0/Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA)
- Experience applying AI/ML-based testing approaches and GenAI tools (Copilot) for test generation and analysis
- Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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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What We Do
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