Software Engineer

Meet the Team
CISCO Data Center team work on products delivering Ultra-reliable performance with Scalable infrastructure which provide a robust and scalable foundation for Data Center networking, offering high performance, resilience, and automation capabilities. They are designed to meet the diverse needs of modern data centers, including virtualization, unified computing, and AI/ML applications.

Data center and storage network infrastructure product portfolio includes Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS 9000 series switches. Cisco Nexus offers a range of data center networking products, including switches like Nexus 9000 Series, Nexus 3000 Series, Nexus-R Series , Optics, as well as the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, which provides centralized management and automation.

Solutions provided by these products include AI & GPU Infrastructure Networking, Data Center for Service Provider Networks, VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN, Segment Routing, Network Security, Security Integrations and Solutions for Professional Media Networking (PMN)

Your Impact
Key Responsibilities

• Expert in Automation Design and Implementation: Design and implement automation suites for solution and feature tests using Python to enhance efficiency.
• Customer Engagement: Proficiency in customer interface and communication, data analysis, problem-solving, and understanding deployments and solutions.
• Test Design and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new and existing network features.

Impact and Growth

• Industry Leadership: Position yourself at the forefront of Data Center network innovation, contributing to Cisco's leadership in transforming the way Data Centers are deployed across verticals
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills in a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Typically requires a Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science or related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Proficiency:

Experience in TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, Routing protocols, Openconfig, Netconf, YANG, network automation, AI/ML, Security Infrastructure : AAA, RADIUS, LDAP, Certificate Management, PKI, DNS, NTP, Dot1x, SSH/SSL, FIPS, Password Management

• Hands-on experience in Test case designing, testbed building, and debugging

Desirable Skills
:

• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems.
• Understanding of cloud architecture and services in multiple public clouds like AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure.
• Programming Skills:
• Strong programming knowledge (Python/C/C++),git, AI/ML to develop modular and scalable automation to meet functional/solution requirement
• Soft Skills:
• Motivated self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver superior products in cross-functional team settings under tight schedules.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

#WeAreCisco

WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us

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