Test Development Engineer

Cisco•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Test Development Engineer will work with Cisco’s Cloud Networking Product Operations Test Team in the Supply Chain Organization, supporting new product introductions for data center switches, including Nexus and cloud switches. The team collaborates with hardware, software, and diagnostics engineers; Product Operations; central teams; manufacturing operations; and contract manufacturers, with opportunities to contribute from the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase through End of Life (EOL). The role develops end-to-end tests and Python automation for data center switching products, supports manufacturing partners with testing issues, and works with product teams on test strategies, plans, and processes. It also involves building and deploying test platforms for global manufacturing partners, improving test coverage and processes, investigating manufacturing yield issues and field escapes, and specifying or procuring test equipment, fixtures, and solutions. The engineer drives issues to closure with preventive measures and defines debug processes for manufacturing-site test engineers.

Requirements

At least 4 years of test engineering experience.
Solid understanding of standard Design for Test (DFT) techniques.
Basic understanding of Cisco or industry-standard testing methodologies.
Experience in the electronics manufacturing industry or in automated hardware or software testing.
Proficiency in software programming, specifically Python and Bash.
Strong adherence to coding standards.
Familiarity with version control and continuous integration tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.
Experience in manufacturing and hardware testing, including the ability to debug, analyze, and identify root causes of manufacturing yield and test issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data networking and strong knowledge of statistical analysis.
Proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Proficiency in automation platforms.
Understanding of hardware architectures, design concepts, and engineering development practices.
Skill in driving resolution of hardware design and diagnostic issues.

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end tests for data center switching products.
Develop test automation scripts using Python.
Support EMS partners and resolve product-related testing issues.
Collaborate with product teams to implement test strategies, test plans, and test processes.
Generate product-specific test plans and drive test coverage based on product requirements.
Design, build, and deploy test platforms for Cisco’s global manufacturing partners.
Analyze and identify root causes of manufacturing yield issues and field escapes.
Drive issues to closure with preventive measures.
Drive test-related improvement and optimization.
Specify, develop, and/or procure test equipment, test fixtures, and test solutions.
Define debug processes for test engineers at manufacturing sites.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Paid holidays
Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
Personal wellness days
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
Sick time off
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
Optional paid volunteer days
Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales roles
Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units