Job Information
Cisco Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Multi Cloud & Networking in Bangalore, India
Meet the Team
Join the founding QA team ensuring Cisco’s multi-cloud networking platform is production-ready for Early 2026 Alpha launch . As a QA/Test Automation Engineer, you’ll build automated tests, validate complex networking scenarios (IPsec tunnels, BGP routing, AutoVPN), and ensure quality across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Your Impact : Create test automation for MCN’s Alpha launch. You’ll ensure the foundation is rock-solid for production deployments.
The Team : You’ll work closely with senior QA engineers and learn from experienced mentors.
Your Impact
Write Automated Tests: Create and maintain tests using Python with Pytest, Robot Framework, or Selenium
Execute E2E Tests: Validate networking scenarios including IPsec tunnels, BGP routing, and AutoVPN mesh across clouds
Multi-Cloud Testing: Test functionality across AWS, Azure, and GCP regions ensuring consistent behavior
AI-Assisted Testing: Use Cursor and Codex to accelerate test writing and generate test cases
API Testing: Help develop API test suites for MCN control plane services
Bug Tracking: Document bugs with clear reproduction steps and work with developers to resolve issues
Minimum Qualifications
3-5 years QA automation experience
Python proficiency for test automation
Test framework experience - Pytest, Robot Framework, Selenium, or Cypress
API testing - REST APIs and basic HTTP concepts
Basic networking knowledge or strong interest in learning
Detail-oriented approach to testing and quality
Preferred Qualifications
Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
CI/CD pipeline integration experience
Docker or container technologies
Networking or security testing
We’ll Teach You
Multi-cloud networking concepts (IPsec, BGP, AutoVPN, VPN)
Testing distributed systems across regions and clouds
AI-powered testing with MCP servers and agents
Tech Stack
Core : Python, Pytest, Robot Framework, Selenium
Languages : Python (primary), JavaScript (UI tests)
Cloud : AWS, Azure, GCP
Tools : Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Grafana
We know everyone’s stack is different and skills translate. If you’ve used comparable test frameworks and love learning, you’re likely a great fit.
Standout Candidates Have
Networking or security testing experience
Performance or load testing with Locust, k6, or JMeter
BDD (Behavior Driven Development) experience
Open-source contributions to testing tools
Why Cisco?
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.
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.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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