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Meet the Team

Join the SP Routing "Customer solution validation team” within Cisco's Core Software Group - home to some of the industry's finest talent pool where work is both fun and challenging. Our team has the charter for all Software Development/Test functions across Service Provider Routing and Optical platforms, owning one of the largest portfolios of high-density core/edge routing platforms that power global networks.

Your Impact

As a Senior Network Test Engineer, you'll architect, design, develop, and test some of the world's largest Service Provider Routers that are continuously evolving to support exciting new customer business paradigms. You'll be at the forefront of testing and automating Cisco's Next-Gen Routing platforms, building automation infrastructure, and programming for the IOS-XR family of routers. This role offers the perfect opportunity for high-energy, motivated engineers who thrive on technical challenges and want to shape the future of networking technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and automate advanced networking protocols including L2, L3, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and emerging technologies like SR, SRv6, EVPN
• Build and maintain comprehensive automation infrastructure for Cisco's routing platforms
• Debug complex system-level issues and handle critical customer escalations with priority focus
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Hardware, Marketing, and Customer Teams in an agile environment

Minimum Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Engineering or related technical field
• 7-12 years of hands-on experience in manual testing,
• Hands-on experience testing L2, L3, and MPLS protocols including OSPF, BGP, ISIS, MPLS LDP, L2VPN, L3VPN
• Deep understanding of Service Provider deployment scenarios and networking technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation, and programming test scenarios for networking products.
• Programming experience with Python and TCL/PERL languages
• Cisco Networking certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or equivalent professional certifications
• Experience with emerging technologies including EVPN, SR, SRv6, VxLAN, IGMP, Multicast Routing, MVPN, SP QoS
• Proven ability to work effectively in highly collaborative, inclusive, and agile team environments
• Strong analytical and debugging skills for complex system-level issues and customer problem resolution.
• Advanced programming expertise in Python with honors, certifications, or demonstrated excellence
• Develop robust test scenarios and frameworks using Python or TCL programming

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