ASIC System Validation Engineer (Networking & High-Speed) – Hybrid

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a System Level Test Engineer (hybrid) to validate and ensure the quality of next-generation networking platforms, including switches, routers, and data center systems.

You will drive end-to-end system validation across hardware, firmware, and software stacks, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and reliability under real-world and stress conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in system validation, networking test, or hardware/software integration.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Experience with Linux systems and debugging tools.
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, C/C++, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with system-level debugging and validation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute system-level validation strategies for complex networking platforms.
• Validate end-to-end functionality across hardware, OS, and networking software stacks.
• Perform feature, regression, interoperability, and scale testing.
• Develop automated test frameworks using Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Build scalable validation environments for high-throughput networking systems.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Design and execute tests for throughput, latency, packet loss, and scale limits.
• Validate system behavior under high traffic loads and real-world network conditions.
• Analyze system performance across L2/L3 protocols and data center workloads.
• Debug complex issues spanning ASICs, firmware, drivers, and network OS.
• Perform root cause analysis using logs, traces, and lab instrumentation.
• Collaborate with design and software teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Partner with ASIC, hardware design, software, and architecture teams.
• Influence design decisions by identifying system-level risks early.
• Work with customers and field teams to reproduce and resolve issues.

Skills

System validation

Python

C/C++

Linux debugging

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Tools

NX-OS

IOS-XR

Ixia

Spirent

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a System Level Test Engineer (hybrid) to validate and ensure the quality of next-generation networking platforms, including switches, routers, and data center systems.

You will drive end-to-end system validation across hardware, firmware, and software stacks, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and reliability under real-world and stress conditions.