Software Engineer

Cisco Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Quality Analyst to join the MIG BEST team. In this role, you will design, develop, and automate new features across complex networks while engaging with cross-functional teams globally. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in networking protocols, Software Quality Assurance, and automation skills with Python. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions in network automation.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Service Provider technologies and architecture.
• Proven working knowledge of Networking protocols and L2 to L7 technologies.
• Dynamic experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on experience with Third-party Traffic Generator tools.
• Exposure to Data Models and Network manageability is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, automate and complete new HW or features across complex Networks.
• Implement functional, interoperability and customer use cases.
• Collaborate optimally with teams across geographies.

Skills

Networking protocols (ISIS, OSPF, BGP)

Software Quality Assurance

Automation with Python

Linux fundamentals

Education

BS/MS in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

REST

Jenkins

Job description

Meet The Team

The MIG BEST (Baseline Engineering & System Test) team at Cisco has embarked on a groundbreaking journey with powerful technologies and Network Automation at the forefront. The high caliber team that prides itself on customer success, outcome orientation, happiness and positivity! The product line includes the industry leading Core, Edge, Access & Optical portfolio and the respective evolutions. You are invited to embark on this incredible journey and lead this change.

Your Impact

We are seeking a highly analytical and thorough professional to join Cisco’s MIG BEST (Baseline Engineering and System Test) organization as a Software Quality Analyst. Collaborating with the multi-functions within the BU, you will play a key role in Design, Develop, automate and complete new HW or Features across complex Networks. You will aim to work on the solution strategy, test planning and design of the next generation networks for the SP Routing portfolio of XR based products.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 stakeholder management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good Understanding of Service Provider technologies and architecture.
• Proven working knowledge 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 fundamentals in an added advantage.
• Exposure to Data Models and Network manageability is highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline such as EE/CS/ET combined with 5 -9 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.

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.