Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML Network Testing

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Software Engineer in Milpitas, CA, to lead end-to-end testing for AI/ML-enabled network performance. You will develop Python automation, build testing environments, and contribute to open-source activities, collaborating with an agile team in a fast-paced product environment.

Your work focuses on designing and executing tests, benchmarking network performance, and delivering high-quality results, with opportunities to influence the testing framework and production support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 4+ years, or PhD in STEM with 1+ years.
• 3+ years of experience in Python automation scripting.
• 2+ years of experience in configuring, testing, or debugging networking systems and solutions.
• Experience with PyTest or similar open-source QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with control and data plane technologies, including L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP, and VXLAN-based EVPN fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in technical discussions with customers to gather and clarify requirements.
• Building and maintaining testing environments for system and solution validation.
• Developing and enhancing test frameworks and benchmarking tools.
• Defining metrics and gathering data for network performance benchmarking.
• Conducting hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex customer issues.
• Contributing to technical projects and sharing expertise to foster team-wide excellence and technical growth.

Skills

Python automation

PyTest

Networking testing

Root-cause analysis

Customer-facing

SONiC exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

PyTest

Benchmarking tools

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Software Engineer in Milpitas, CA, to lead end-to-end testing for AI/ML-enabled network performance. You will develop Python automation, build testing environments, and contribute to open-source activities, collaborating with an agile team in a fast-paced product environment.

Your work focuses on designing and executing tests, benchmarking network performance, and delivering high-quality results, with opportunities to influence the testing framework and production support