Test Development Engineer

Cisco is hiring a Test Development Engineer for a remote role open to applicants in Vietnam. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cisco.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions Python, C and Java among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Collaborate with product engineering to develop test automation and manufacturing strategies for networking hardware products.

PythonCJavaLinuxGitHubBitbucket

test-automationhardware-validationdebuggingmanufacturing-testdfmdft

Meet the Team

Product Operations is part of Supply Chain Operations (SCO), driving New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management from launch through End of Life (EOL). The team partners with Design Engineering early in development to ensure manufacturability, testability, and smooth transitions into production. We’re collaborative, highly technical, and focused on solving complex problems that connect design and manufacturing at scale.

Your Impact

Collaborate with Product Design & Engineering teams to apply Cisco’s Product Design & Test Methodology.
Engage early in design to improve DFM/DFT requirements and provide timely feedback.
Develop manufacturing test strategies based on hardware, system, and diagnostics specifications.
Act as the technical POC for Contract Manufacturers, providing debug support and resolving product queries.
Deliver scalable, efficient test automation code aligned with Cisco guidelines.
Provide cross-BU and cross-product family support.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s/Graduate degree in Electronics or Computer Science Engineering.
7+ years of experience in hardware product design, validation, and test automation, with strong C/C++/Python programming skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of product design cycles, hardware development, and debug processes.
Familiarity with product testing standards, software development lifecycle, and unit testing.
Experience in NPI and manufacturing processes.
Strong programming skills in Java/Python (Python preferred for Apollo platform).
Basic networking knowledge (IP/MAC address, netmask, etc.).
Knowledge of hardware architecture/components (CPU, ASIC, firmware vs OS).
Debug/troubleshooting expertise and manufacturing test operations experience.
Familiarity with Linux (AP2/diag shell) and version control tools (GitHub/Bitbucket).
Strong communication and project management skills.
Technology preference: Telecom/Networking products, hardware protocols such as PCIe, I2C, SPC, xMII, SerDes, RS232, DDR2/3/4, ARM processors.
Proficient in English and local language, with strong collaboration and independent working skills; proactive and eager to learn new technologies. Flexible to work remotely, co-located with Contract Manufacturers, and across global time zones.

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.

How we rate this

Test Development Engineer at Cisco rates 10 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Test Development Engineer is an open job at Cisco.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Hanoi, Vietnam and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 16, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Cisco. Apply on Cisco

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Test AutomationHardware ValidationDebuggingManufacturing TestDfmDftPythonC

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where test automation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hardware validation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where debugging was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where manufacturing test was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where dfm was part of your work. What did you do?

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