Software Test Engineer

This team leads the charter on common software for Routing protocols like OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, RIP, HSRP, VRRPv2/v3, GLBP, Multicast, manageability protocols including OAM, BFD, SLA and routing infrastructure RPM, PBR, Tunnel. Common software so developed spans across products in Service Providers, Enterprise and Data centers. In addition, team works on technologies including virtualization infra, Application hosting and Serviceability infrastructure software. Team also works on emerging technologies in data models, telemetry integration and routing innovations like Segment routing and Mobile-IP.

• • Our team develops Network Software stack for Routing protocols, Manageability protocols and solutions interacting closely with Core OS and System and works in close collaboration with Platform development teams to enable the Software stack on the existing and future platforms.
    

Who You'll Work With

The Core Software Group (CSG) Platform Independent (PI) group is responsible for driving the PI software that works across Cisco's flagship routers and switches. We build and develop high-performance system software for various Cisco Platforms which includes Enterprise Switching & Routers, Datacenter Switches, and Service Provider Routing Platforms.

Who You Are

We require creative and talented engineers with experience in developing high-quality networking products on schedule, with strong communication and teamwork, and a passion for innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for planning test activities, devising test cases and variations, crafting test automation plans, manual execution of test cases and developing test scripts for new features, as well as maintaining existing features and areas. Collaborate with multi-functional partners like system and solution test teams and development engineering in ensuring a deployable quality of the system and software. Work with customer interfacing teams in sourcing field knowledge into internal test processes, providing transfer of information, work with simulation/reproduction of problems reported and incorporate field learnings into internal test plans and processes. Exposure and understanding of IETF/public technical specifications.

• Good experience in feature level testing and system level understanding of access, edge, core routing platforms and software stacks.
• Test script development Experience in one of Python, TCL and/or associated environments
• Excellent debugging, problem solving skills
• Sound fundamentals in Operating Systems and Data Networking
• Strong Layer 2 expertise with hands-on experience in routing infra structure like PBR, ACL, Tunnel. Expertise in Layer 3 protocol like OSPF, IPV4/6 (unicast/multicast), VRRP, GLBP
• Hands on experience test equipment like Spirent, IXIA, Sniffers, Packet captures (Wireshark) etc.
• Exposure to Data Center technologies is added advantage.
• Exposure to development of large/complex network devices including routing & switching systems.
  
  

We Are Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference. Here’s how we do it.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (30 years strong!) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. A blockchain company. An AI/Machine Learning company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, we give our egos a break and we give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, we take bold steps, and we take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Your Impact

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#WeAreCisco (This is the Standard and cannot be changed)

#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!