Software Engineer --- Python Automation Testing with Networking Domain --- Experience (8-12Yrs)

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Service Provider
  • Job Id
    1443440

Meet the Team

CISCO Data Center team work on products delivering Ultra-reliable performance with Scalable infrastructure which provide a robust and scalable foundation for Data Center networking, offering high performance, resilience, and automation capabilities. They are designed to meet the diverse needs of modern data centers, including virtualization, unified computing, and AI/ML applications.

Data center and storage network infrastructure product portfolio includes Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS 9000 series switches. Cisco Nexus offers a range of data center networking products, including switches like Nexus 9000 Series, Nexus 3000 Series, Nexus-R Series , Optics, as well as the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, which provides centralized management and automation.

Solutions provided by these products include AI & GPU Infrastructure Networking, Data Center for Service Provider Networks, VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN, Segment Routing, Network Security, Security Integrations and Solutions for Professional Media Networking (PMN)

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities

  • Expert in Automation Design and Implementation: Design and implement automation suites for solution and feature tests using Python to enhance efficiency.
  • Customer Engagement: Proficiency in customer interface and communication, data analysis, problem-solving, and understanding deployments and solutions.
  • Test Design and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new and existing network features.

Impact and Growth

  • Industry Leadership: Position yourself at the forefront of Data Center network innovation, contributing to Cisco's leadership in transforming the way Data Centers are deployed across verticals
  • Professional Development: Enhance your skills in a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies

Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Typically requires a Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
  • Technical Proficiency:

Experience in TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, Routing protocols, Openconfig, Netconf, YANG, network automation, AI/ML, Security Infrastructure : AAA, RADIUS, LDAP, Certificate Management, PKI, DNS, NTP, Dot1x, SSH/SSL, FIPS, Password Management

  • Hands-on experience in Test case designing, testbed building, and debugging

Desirable Skills:

  • Exposure to large-scale distributed systems.
  • Understanding of cloud architecture and services in multiple public clouds like AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure.
  • Programming Skills:
  • Strong programming knowledge (Python/C/C++),git, AI/ML to develop modular and scalable automation to meet functional/solution requirement
  • Soft Skills:
  • Motivated self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver superior products in cross-functional team settings under tight schedules.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

#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.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

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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