Software Engineer

Job Description

About Us: Cisco Networking & Compute is dedicated to developing cutting-edge Compute Products, including innovative system management applications like Cisco UCS and Cisco Intersight. Joining our Cisco business unit offers an exciting chance to contribute to the creation of next-generation platforms with advanced infrastructure and workload optimization capabilities. We seek exceptional individuals to drive critical business capabilities that will redefine success for Cisco and its customers.

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in software testing, networking protocols, virtualization, and Linux-based environments. Your role will involve designing, developing, executing, and automating test plans to ensure the reliability and performance of our networking and cloud-based solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on testing and automation experience with knowledge in data networking.
• Strong proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2 switching protocols (VLAN, STP, MSTP, RSTP, LACP), quality of service (QoS), and performance testing.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end network architecture and troubleshooting network-related issues.
• Solid knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
• Experience in software testing methodologies, including test development and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with high availability testing for networking solutions.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
• Experience in testing storage protocols such as Fibre Channel (FC) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) is beneficial.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to manage competing high-priority tasks.
• Strong team player with collaborative work skills.
• Independent, accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency; assertive, communicative, and adaptable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related fields.

If you are passionate about software quality and networking technologies and possess a keen attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!