Software QA Engineer

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Bengaluru seeks experienced Software professionals to join the Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) team focused on high-end routers (ASR9000, NCS5500) and optical products. The role emphasizes testing across end-to-end workflows, automation with Python, and AI/ML-based testing techniques to improve quality and delivery speed.

You will define test plans, work with cross-functional teams, and apply state-of-the-art tools (OpenConfig, Restconf, Netconf-yang, Telemetry) to validate

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies L0/L1
• Hands on experience with Transponder, Amplifiers, Optical Line system products
• Python Automation
• Software test concepts, Test planning, Execution

Responsibilities

• Own and execute system test strategy across end-to-end workflows, integrations
• Apply AI/ML-based testing approaches such as test generation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction.
• Leverage Copilot and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test development, refactoring, documentation, and root-cause analysis
• Write Python Automation test plans which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test
• Strong Software test engineering methodology and process knowledge

Skills

Python Automation

Test Planning

Test Execution

Test Automation

Optical Technologies L0/L1

Transponder Testing

Quality Assurance

Layer-0/Layer-1 Testing

Education

MS/BS in EE/CS

Tools

Viavi

Agilent

Spirent

IXIA

Job description

Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) is a multi-billion-dollar business that generates its revenue primarily from the Web, Service Provider Edge, Core & Optical markets. The organization in India deals with development of High-End Routers like ASR9000, NCS5500, NCS540, NCS560, NCS5700 and Optical products like NCS1010, NCS1014, NCS1004, NCS4000 and NCS2000 series. Exciting career opportunities open for enthusiastic and experienced Software professionals in India.

Your Impact

• Expertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM, OTN & Coherent
• Own and execute system test strategy across end-to-end workflows, integrations
• Apply AI/ML-based testing approaches such as test generation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction.
• Leverage Copilot and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test development, refactoring, documentation, and root-cause analysis
• Hands-on with Manageability Applications OpenConfig, Restconf, Netconf-yang, Telemetry are a must.
• Write Python Automation test plans which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test
• Strong Software test engineering methodology and process knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies L0/L1
• Hands on experience with Transponder, Amplifiers, Optical Line system products
• Python Automation
• Software test concepts, Test planning, Execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies
• Quick learner with an open mind to "grey box" testing, bringing in strategic on-the-box, off-the-box views that reflect the state of IOS-XR systems.
• Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation
• Experience with automation (TCL, Python), automation test tools and methodologies is required
• Excellent experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)
• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Typically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 1-3 years proven experience