Software QA Engineer

Cisco · Bengaluru · 1–3 yrs experience · Posted 2026-07-08

Tech stack: Python

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About the role

Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) is a multi-billion-dollar business that generates its revenue primarily from the Web, Service Provider Edge, Core & Optical markets. The organization in India deals with development of High-End Routers like ASR9000, NCS5500, NCS540, NCS560, NCS5700 and Optical products like NCS1010, NCS1014, NCS1004, NCS4000 and NCS2000 series. Exciting career opportunities open for enthusiastic and experienced Software professionals in India
Responsibilities:
- Expertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM, OTN & Coherent
- Own and execute system test strategy across end-to-end workflows, integrations
- Apply AI/ML-based testing approaches such as test generation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction.
- Leverage Copilot and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test development, refactoring, documentation, and root-cause analysis
- Hands-on with Manageability Applications OpenConfig, Restconf, Netconf-yang, Telemtery are a must.
- Write Python Automation test plans which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test
- Strong Software test engineering methodology and process knowledge
Qualifications:
- Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies L0/L1
- Hands on experience with Transponder,Amplifiers,Optical Line system products
- Python Automation
- Software test concepts, Test planning, Execution
- Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies
- Quick learner with an open mind to "grey box" testing, bringing in strategic on-the-box, off-the-box views that reflect the state of IOS-XR systems.
- Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation
- Experience with automation (TCL, Python), automation test tools and methodologies is required
- Excellent experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)
- Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Typically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 1-3 years proven experience #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!

Qualifications

- Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies L0/L1
- Hands on experience with Transponder,Amplifiers,Optical Line system products Python Automation Software test concepts, Test planning, Execution
- Excellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies
- Quick learner with an open mind to "grey box" testing, bringing in strategic on-the-box, off-the-box views that reflect the state of IOS-XR systems.
- Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation
- Experience with automation (TCL, Python), automation test tools and methodologies is required
- Excellent experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)
- Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Typically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 1-3 years proven experience #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!

Responsibilities

- Expertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM, OTN & Coherent
- Own and execute system test strategy across end-to-end workflows, integrations
- Apply AI/ML-based testing approaches such as test generation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction.
- Leverage Copilot and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test development, refactoring, documentation, and root-cause analysis
- Hands-on with Manageability Applications OpenConfig, Restconf, Netconf-yang, Telemtery are a must.
- Write Python Automation test plans which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test
- Strong Software test engineering methodology and process knowledge

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