Python Automation Testing Networking Domain jobs at Cisco in India, Bengaluru

We thrive in a fast-paced, experimentation-rich environment where new technologies aren’t just welcome — they’re expected. Here, you'll work side-by-side with seasoned engineers, architects, and thinkers to craft the kind of iconic products that can reshape industries and unlock entirely new models of operation for the enterprise.

If you're energized by the challenge of solving hard problems, love working at the edge of what's possible, and want to help shape the future of AI infrastructure — we'd love to meet you.

As a Test Automation Engineer at Cisco, your contributions will:

• Ensure software releases meet high-quality standards through robust automated testing strategies.
• Streamline CI pipelines with effective quality gates to reduce release cycle times.
• Use of AI agents to automate code review and code coverage tasks.
• Facilitate seamless live upgrades and rollbacks by thoroughly testing these scenarios.
• Align testing efforts with product goals, enabling faster time-to-market for features.
• Improve the overall user experience by ensuring the reliability of UI and system integrations.

• Design and maintain Testing CI pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software releases, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions.
• Utilize Git and GitHub to manage test automation code and collaborate effectively with development teams.
• Define and enforce quality criteria for pipeline gates to ensure only high-quality code is promoted to production.
• Manage the ownership, testing, and lifecycle of feature flags to enable controlled feature rollouts and reduce risks.
• Develop and execute system-level and integration tests to validate end-to-end functionality and interoperability.
• Design test strategies to ensure seamless live upgrades and rollbacks with minimal customer impact.
• Implement and maintain automated UI testing frameworks to ensure a smooth and consistent user experience.
• Act as a bridge between product and engineering teams to align testing efforts with product goals and priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree+ and relevant 10+ years of Engineering work experience.

• Proficiency with Python and other scripting languages.
• Experience with CI tools and pipeline design for release automation (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools).
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of quality criteria and pipeline gates for ensuring high-quality software releases.
• Proven expertise in testing strategies for feature flags, including ownership of feature flag lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with system and integration testing for complex, distributed systems.
• Knowledge of live upgrade and rollback testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with UI testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with both product and engineering teams.
• Use of AI agents to automate code review and code coverage tasks

• Experience in designing and implementing automated testing strategies in SaaS or cloud-based environments.
• Ability to balance fast-paced development cycles with thorough testing and quality assurance practices.
• Passion for staying up to date with advancements in test automation tools and practices.

You will be interacting and working closely with some of the finest talent pool in the industry – where you will find that work is both fun and challenging.

Looking forward to getting an exciting start to your career? You will bring your unique talents to the group that works on Cisco's Switching technology, which large enterprises now consider to be the Networking Equipment of choice for mission-critical networks. In your role as a Software Engineer, you will develop and integrate products that are deployed by some of the leading Enterprises in the world. You will work with a BU-wide vibrant technical community, learning from experts and translating this learning into exciting opportunities for personal growth. You will work on networking equipment that forms a crucial backbone of many offices, hospitals, educational and financial institutions. You will learn about cutting-edge technologies and platforms while developing software for these equipment. Experience the exhilaration of taking a product through development and integration.

• 5-9 years proven experience in internetworking technologies and applications.
• Good experience in developing software in C, under multi-threaded environment with Excellent problem-solving skills
• Hands on Data Structures, Operating Systems and Data Networking fundamentals
• Experience in development of Layer 2 (Ethernet) and/or Layer 3 Networking protocols including Routing, IPV4/6 (unicast/multicast) Is preferable
• Expertise in working with Linux OS
• Experience in any Cisco OS – XR, XE or NXOS would be a plus
• Good hands on implementation experience with one or more of the following: RTOS Internals, High Availability, IPC, Memory management, Distributed communications Infrastructure, Serviceability, Linux, Containers, Virtualization

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (MS preferred

Who you'll work with

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• 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 collaborator management.

Primary skills:

• Deeply passionate about quality and customer success
• Good Understanding of Service Provider technologies and architecture.
• Proven work experience 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.
• Dynamic experience in Software Quality Assurance with an incredible appetite to make products / solutions better
• Automation experience with Python, REST, Jenkins & Strong Linux understanding is an added advantage.
• Exposure to Data Models and Network manageability is highly preferred
• Strong written & verbal communication, and social skills
• Results oriented with a high degree of accountability, dedication and responsibility

Who you are:

• BS/MS degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field such as EE/CS/ET combined with 4 -6 years of related experience in System and Solution testing or related software test experience.
• 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

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for a team of talented engineers focused on developing, maintaining, and scaling our cloud security systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring our cloud infrastructure's security, reliability, and performance while fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud security projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and expertise in cloud security, architecture, and standard processes to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-functional teams, including product management, operations, and other engineering teams, to align on goals and work.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations, set clear objectives, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities for team members.
• Security Compliance: Ensure that all cloud security systems align with industry standards and regulations and stay updated on the latest security threats and mitigation strategies.
• Resource Management: Develop team resources optimally, including hiring, training, and allocating tasks to meet project demands.

• Education: Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years of proven experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Technical Skills: Strong background in Distributed systems, networking , cloud security , cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), and software development.
• Familiar with Golang/ C/C++ and networking protocols.
• Leadership: Shown ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent communication and social skills.
• Project Management: Experience in managing complex projects with multiple collaborators and tight deadlines.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools.

• Experience: Previous experience in a high-scale, high-availability environment.
• Security Knowledge: In-depth understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies relevant to cloud environment

THIS is a HYBRID ROLE LOCATED IN BOXBOROUGH, MA. There is a minimum requirement of 2 days onsite in the office per week.

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