Job Information
Cisco Software Engineer | ACI Controller, Test Automation & AI | 4-8 years in Chennai, India
Meet the Team
The PI Common Routing team develops software across the routing, switching and data center platform portfolio at Cisco and is investing heavily to transform networking through cutting-edge solutions that will change the way it is consumed. This means your work will transform our customers’ consumption of our systems from every angle.
Your Impact
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Software Engineer that wants to develop their technical skills by solving technical problems for our data center customers. You would play a critical role in the team developing and automating solution testing, as well as taking part in integration, performance, and end-to-end test activities for critical data center solution.
Responsibilities would include:
Partnering with architects, technical marketing, product management, development teams to define and implement comprehensive test plans.
Conducting test case and code reviews to validate test scenario accuracy and coverage.
Modernizing and automating testing to improve overall code quality and automation code base.
Providing technical expertise and mentorship to the team regarding proper test methodologies.
Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating test activities.
Designing, developing, and implementing automation and enhancing test automation framework as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
MS EE/CS combined with 6 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 8+ yrs related experience.
Good experience in feature level testing and system level understanding of access, edge, core routing platforms and software stacks
ACI Controller, Test Automation & AI knowledge is must
Good understanding of networking protocols and different L2 to L7 technologies more specifically BGP, PIM, IGMP
Automation experience with Python or equivalent programming language
Familiarity with virtualization VMWare ESXI, KVM is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with GenAI tools and using GenAI in every activity is preferred
Familiarity with the SW development cycle and software engineering
Excellent teamwork and people skills, problem solving skills
Understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (ex: TCP/IP, Multicast)
Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging
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.
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.
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