Software QA Engineer - Bangalore

Cisco Meraki, a division of Cisco Networking, is a cloud-managed IT company and leader in cloud-controlled Wi-Fi, routing, and security. Our intuitive platform enables organizations of all sizes to deliver customer and employee experiences at scale. To provide outstanding technologies to our customers, we’ve created an outstanding company culture for our employees. One where a diverse set of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences craft our work and fuel our evolution. One that is collaborative, flexible, and inclusive and provides employees with the autonomy to develop technology that’s accessible and secure for everyone!

Meraki Software Engineers breathe life into our cloud-managed network-attached devices, which include switches, routers, wireless access, and security cameras. We use real-time telemetry from thousands of deployed networks spanning the globe to continuously improve the performance and stability of our products. We are passionate about building real products that our customers love. We are looking for a passionate and experienced System QA Engineer to join our Cisco Meraki team, passionate about testing our enterprise switching products.

In this role, you will be responsible for validating the quality and adaptability of our switching platforms through comprehensive system-level testing. Your work will directly impact the stability, scalability, and performance of our networking solutions deployed in real-world customer environments.

You are an ideal candidate if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in software or system quality assurance, with a strong focus on system-level testing of enterprise switches.
• Hands-on experience crafting and performing solution tests, scale/stress tests, and performance tests that simulate realistic deployment and traffic conditions.
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of standard Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, including but not limited to STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLAN, Link Aggregation (LAG), OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DHCP, and multicast, ipv4, ipv6, security features, and other related technologies
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-quality test plans that ensure end-to-end system validation and uncover edge cases early.
• Experience in debugging sophisticated system-level issues, analyzing test results, and collaborating closely with development and product teams.
• Familiarity with Cisco Meraki or other enterprise-class switches, and confidence working in Cloud-based configuration environments.
• Proficiency in working with Linux systems and using command-line tools for test execution and log analysis.
• Hands-on experience in configuring and using traffic generators such as IXIA for performance, scale, RFC testing is Preferred.
• A strong team player approach, with a can-do attitude and a willingness to take ownership and jump in wherever needed.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Bonus points for:

• Scripting or automation experience using Python or Ruby for test setup, Orchestration, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or automated test frameworks.
• Familiarity with SIFOs and PoE related testing experience
• Experience with Cisco IOS, Catalyst Switch
  
  

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.