Software Development Test Engineer

Own and execute system test strategies across end-to-end workflows and integrations for high-end routers and optical products in Cisco's Distributed Systems Engineering team.

Apply AI/ML-based testing methods, including test generation, optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction, leveraging GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot for accelerating test development and root-cause analysis.

Engage in debugging complex network issues, develop automation test plans using Python, and handle network automation and analytics based on customer use cases.

4-9 years of proven experience in software test engineering, preferably with optical technologies in networking environments.

Strong knowledge and skills in optical technologies including DWDM, ROADM, OTN, coherent optics, and experience with Optical Line Systems and Subsea Networks.

Proficient in test engineering concepts such as test planning, design, execution, and automation using TCL, Python; experience with Layer-0 and Layer-1 traffic generators/analyzers (e.g., Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA).

Hands-on experience with Manageability Applications including OpenConfig, RESTCONF, NETCONF-YANG, and Telemetry; familiarity with Linux environments and network protocols.

Experienced test engineer focused on complex optical and networking systems with demonstrated ability to translate deployments into effective test strategies.

Comfortable applying AI/ML tools for testing automation and problem-solving within large-scale distributed systems.

Strong communicator capable of collaborating across geographies and interfacing directly with customers and stakeholders on network automation and analytics.