Software Development Engineer in Test

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  • Location:
    Kanata, Ontario, Canada
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    113500 CAD - 161400 CAD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1440495

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Meet the Team:

Join Cisco's team of seasoned engineers working on Switching technology, the preferred choice for critically important networks in large enterprises. Collaborate with a vibrant technical community to develop some of the world’s most widely deployed Enterprise Switches.

Your Impact:

As a Software Engineer in Test, you will have the opportunity to:

Bring experience in testing software systems with curiosity about networking technologies, traffic generation tools/techniques, automated testing frameworks and continuous integration practices.

Strive to explore industry trends, standard methodologies, academic research, leverage generative AI to apply new insights to design, develop, implement automated tests. Find ways to accelerate testing cycles, improve efficiency and improve accuracy.requirements.

Enjoy finding complex issues that require a deep understanding of network protocols and testing methodologies. Solve problems creatively and multi-task in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

A team member that values open communication, empowerment, innovation and career development.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree+ 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of in Computer Science, Software Engineering.
  • Hands on experience in automation with Python (3+ years’ experience) with exposure to Git, Jenkins, Pytest, other test frameworks, real-time OS. Leverage Gen AI tools for automation and efficiency is a plus.
  • Knowledge of switches, TCP/IP and networking protocols, software test methodologies, different automation frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with testing networking/Forwarding features (Ethernet, VLAN, Layer 2/Layer 3, Multicast, MPLS, SDN, OpenFlow, Virtualization, Netconf, EVPN , QoS etc.), network test tools such as Ixia, Spirent is highly desired.
  • Solid understanding/Curiosity/Research of AI/ML frameworks/techniques and tools relevant to test automation.
  • Ability to innovate and integrate AI-powered solutions to optimize testing processes.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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