Job Description
In this role, you will:
Evaluate and validate networking software features across MPLS, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP), L2VPN, L3VPN, SPAN, NetFlow, BFD, L2/L3 protocols, and SRv6
Own feature validation end-to-end, including test planning, automation design, execution, solving, and resolution
Design and implement comprehensive test scenarios covering functionality, scale, reliability, and interoperability
Develop and maintain Python-based automation to improve validation efficiency, regression coverage, and overall product quality
Analyze and reproduce customer-reported issues, and strengthen automation coverage to help prevent recurrence
Partner with development and multi-functional teams to solve issues and support successful product delivery
Support deployments and customer concerns through effective triage, debugging, and issue resolution
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical perfection and collaboration
Use AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve engineering productivity and quality
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field
Typically requires 8+ years of proven experience in software engineering, networking, system validation, or related roles
Strong hands-on knowledge of networking technologies, including:
o MPLS
o Routing protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP
o L2VPN / L3VPN
o SPAN / NetFlow
o BFD
o L2 / L3 protocols
o SRv6
Strong Python automation experience, with the ability to design, build, and maintain automation for feature validation and regression coverage
Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate development, debugging, scripting, and test creation
Experience handling customer-reported issues, defect analysis, deployments, and escalations
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work through to resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on distributed systems or large-scale networking platforms
Experience validating scale, performance, resiliency, and reliability scenarios
Experience collaborating across development, test, product management, and support teams
Familiarity with code reviews, test strategy, and structured technical documentation
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance execution, quality, and collaboration
Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team best practices
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Software Development - Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Cisco
Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills:
Product management
Computer science
Automation
Networking
Debugging
Troubleshooting
cisco
MPLS
Python
OSPF