3 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Test Cisco optical networking products deployed by service providers and web customers.
- Develop and execute automated tests using Python and other test automation tools.
- Create test strategies from brownfield and greenfield customer deployments and operational requirements.
- Perform test planning, test-case design, test execution, and test automation.
- Validate Layer-0 and Layer-1 traffic using traffic generators and analyzers.
- Apply grey-box testing and support development and debugging involving IOS-XR systems.
- Mentor junior colleagues in day-to-day activities.
Requirements
- Expertise in optical technologies including DWDM, ROADM, and optical line systems.
- Excellent knowledge of test automation with Python and other automation tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge and testing experience in optical technologies.
- Understanding of customer deployments and operations, with the ability to translate them into effective test strategies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with Linux and modern software development and debugging tools.
- Solid software design and development skills.
- Experience with test engineering concepts and methodologies, including test planning, test-case design, test execution, and test automation.
- Experience with Layer-0 and Layer-1 traffic generators and analyzers such as Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, and IXIA.
- Typically requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 6–8 years of proven experience.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JCNA, or JCIE are preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills, with accountability and dedication.
Benefits
- Cisco supports learning and development throughout employees’ careers.
- Cisco provides 80 hours of paid time off annually for volunteering.
- The company describes hybrid work practices and employee resource organizations supporting inclusion and belonging.
About Cisco
Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.