Software Engineering Technical Leader- SDET

Cisco•Milpitas, CA

4d•$214,100 - $309,800•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Data Center Automation Team, where we build and validate automation for Cisco’s Nexus Dashboard applications that enable large-scale enterprise, Webscale, and AI/ML data center environments. Our work helps customers manage and monitor complex infrastructure with greater speed, reliability, and confidence.

Requirements

Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience
Experience testing on Networking and Network Management/Controller Application
Proficiency in microservices architecture and design principles.
5+ years of experience in automation with scripting languages such as Python, Selenium, with a preference for a good understanding of Cisco pyATS infrastructure.
Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Hands-on experience in building testbeds, scoping testing efforts using technical judgments with minimal supervision.
Problem-solving and software troubleshooting skills.
Experience in testing Networking technologies such as L2/L3, Vxlan, EVPN and understanding of OAM, Telemetry, Data Center Spine/Leaf architecture, and Programmability (REST/NETCONF/OC, etc.).
Experience in testing GUI products, with UI automation skills as a plus.
2-3 years’ experience using 3rd party test tools such as Ixia, Spirent, Infoblox, etc., with experience automating using APIs on these tools being a plus.
Exposure to CI/CD, Jenkins, and a Test-driven development approach.

Responsibilities

Review PRD, SFS, and create comprehensive Test plans and customer-facing documentation.
Execute software tests, diligently track and log issues, and drive them to resolution while ensuring the verification of bug fixes.
Collaborate with Development, Marketing, and Customer-facing teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software features.
Understand and implement Data Center architecture in testing topologies.
Implement networking concepts for testing telemetry and programmability technologies.
Engage in Early Field Trials and Customer POCs as required.
Work closely with field/customer-facing teams to incorporate feedback into internal test phases and build standard methodologies.
Automate switch and software controller testing using Python and Selenium.
Identify, evaluate, and implement automation tools, libraries, and technologies to enhance the automation framework.
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment processes.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)