Software Development Test Engineer - Automation, Python and Networking

<p><b>Meet the Team:</b></p><p>The MIG BEST (Baseline Engineering & System Test) team at Cisco has embarked on a groundbreaking journey with powerful technologies and Network Automation at the forefront. The team that prides itself on customer success, outcome orientation, happiness and positivity! The product line includes the industry leading Core, Edge, Access & Optical portfolio and the respective evolutions. You are encouraged to embark on this incredible journey and lead this change.</p><p><b>Your Impact</b></p><p>The successful candidate will be part of the MIG BEST organization with the responsibility to work on the solution strategy, test planning and design of the next generation networks for the SP Routing portfolio of XR based products.</p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>BS/MS degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline such as EE/CS/ET combined with 5 to 8 years of related experience in System and Solution testing or related software test experience.</li><li>Design, Develop, automate and complete new HW or Features across complex Networks Implement Functional, Interoperability and customer use cases Define and qualify End to End / Solution Architectures, engage in debugging complex network problem and define solutions.</li><li>Work on Network automation, algorithmic thinking and Analytics applications derived from customer use cases Work on continuous Improvement and Transformation with quality at the centre Collaborate optimally with teams across geographies in 3 + continents, direct customer interfacing and stakeholder management.</li><li>Deeply passionate about quality and customer success Good Understanding of Service Provider technologies and architecture.</li><li>Proven working knowledge of Networking protocols and L2 to L7 technologies (ISIS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN, Segment Routing, SR-TE, SRv6, MPLS-TE, Multicast, SNMP, Network management tools), along with hands-on experience with Third party Traffic Generator/Emulation Tools.</li><li>Dynamic experience in Software Quality Assurance with an incredible appetite to make products / solutions better Automation experience with Python, REST, Jenkins & Strong Linux fundamentals in an added advantage.</li><li>Exposure to Data Models and Network manageability is highly desirable Strong written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills Results oriented with a high degree of accountability, dedication and responsibility</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Excellent problem solving skills, familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and solid software design and development skills Industry certification such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JCNA/JCIE will be a huge plus.</li></ul><p> </p><br /><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.</p><p>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. </p><p>We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. </p><br /><p><b><u>Disclaimer</u></b></p><p>To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. 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