Software Engineer-Python Automation |Optical Technologies| 4 to 9yrs | Bangalore
Cisco is hiring a Software Engineer-Python Automation |Optical Technologies| 4 to 9yrs | Bangalore in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cisco.
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- Level rates this software engineer role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, Linux and Spirent.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 1,400+ other open roles at Cisco.
- The role was posted within the past week.
AI in this role
Design and execute automated test frameworks and strategies for optical networking technologies using Python and traffic generators.
Meet the Team
As an integral member of this team, you will work with a team of seasoned engineers. You will have the opportunity to test some of the world’s largest Service Provider networks (like, Verizon, ATT) and Web customer networks (like GOOG, Microsoft) that are continuously evolving towards enabling the support of newer and exciting customer business paradigms.
You will be interacting and working closely with some of the finest talent pool in the industry - where you will find that work is both fun and challenging.
Your Impact
Cisco provides you an excellent opportunity to take your career aspirations forward. You will bring your unique talents to the group that works on Cisco's Optical technology, which many customers now consider to be the transport medium of choice for mission-critical networks and data center expansion for AI routes. In your role as Software Engineer, you will test products that are deployed by some of the leading service providers and Web customers in the world. You will work with a BU-wide vibrant technical community, learning from experts and translating this learning into exciting opportunities for growth. Besides this, you will also mentor your junior colleagues in their day-to-day activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge and testing skills on such as DWDM and OTN, Txp/Mxp Areas
- Hand on experience with traffic generators and analyzers (e.g. Spirent, IXIA, JDSU etc)
- Excellent knowledge of test automation with Python and other automation test tools and methodologies is a must
- Knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies is must
- Good understanding of customer deployments, operations and the ability to translate brown field/green field deployments into test strategy with high efficacy
- Excellent problem solving skills, familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and solid software design and development skills
- Quick learner with an open mind to "grey box" testing, bringing in strategic on-the-box, off-the-box views that reflect the state of IOS-XR systems.
- Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation
- Experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certification such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JCNA/JCIE will be a plus
- Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Results oriented with a high degree of accountability, dedication and responsibility
- Typically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 5 - 6 years proven experience
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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How we rate this
Software Engineer-Python Automation |Optical Technologies| 4 to 9yrs | Bangalore at Cisco rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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