Cisco Software Engineer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

596925940

In this role, you will be responsible for validating the quality and adaptability of our switching platforms through comprehensive system-level testing. Your work will directly impact the stability, scalability, and performance of our networking solutions deployed in real-world customer environments.

• 5+ years of experience in software or system quality assurance, with a strong focus on system-level testing of enterprise switches.
• Hands-on experience crafting and performing solution tests, scale/stress tests, and performance tests that simulate realistic deployment and traffic conditions.
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of standard Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, including but not limited to STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLAN, Link Aggregation (LAG), OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DHCP, and multicast, ipv4, ipv6, security features, and other related technologies
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-quality test plans that ensure end-to-end system validation and uncover edge cases early.
• Experience in debugging sophisticated system-level issues, analyzing test results, and collaborating closely with development and product teams.
• Familiarity with Cisco Meraki or other enterprise-class switches, and confidence working in Cloud-based configuration environments.
• Proficiency in working with Linux systems and using command-line tools for test execution and log analysis.
• Hands-on experience in configuring and using traffic generators such as IXIA for performance, scale, RFC testing is Preferred.
• A strong team player approach, with a can-do attitude and a willingness to take ownership and jump in wherever needed.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Scripting or automation experience using Python or Ruby for test setup, Orchestration, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or automated test frameworks.
• Familiarity with SIFOs and PoE related testing experience
• Experience with Cisco IOS, Catalyst Switch