Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco · Bengaluru · 15+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-07-21

Tech stack: Linux

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About the role

Join Cisco's Connectivity and Wireless Engineering team, where we are building next-generation communication solutions powered by
LEO satellite networks, Starlink wireless backhaul, Direct-to-Cell services, 5G, and advanced cellular gateway technologies . As a
QA Technical Leader , you will drive quality strategy, automation, and system validation for cutting-edge satellite and wireless networking platforms while partnering closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Network Operations teams.
Responsibilities:
- As a QA Technical Leader, you will:
- Lead the QA strategy, validation planning, and test execution for satellite-enabled connectivity solutions.
- Define end-to-end test architectures, automation frameworks, quality metrics, and continuous testing practices.
- Drive validation of LEO satellite, Starlink, LTE/5G, cellular gateway, and enterprise networking solutions.
- Lead root cause analysis, defect management, and quality improvement initiatives across complex networking systems.
- Mentor and guide QA engineers while collaborating with cross-functional engineering, product, and operations teams.
- Leverage AI-powered testing techniques and intelligent automation to improve product quality and engineering productivity.
- Influence technical direction, testing methodologies, and software quality standards across the organization.
Qualifications:
- 12–15+ years of experience in QA, networking, wireless communications, or system validation, including technical leadership experience.
- Strong expertise in
- LEO satellite communications, Starlink connectivity, LTE/5G, cellular gateways, and wireless networking technologies.
- Deep understanding of IP networking including TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, and Ethernet networking.
- Hands-on experience with
- Wireshark, packet analysis, protocol debugging, Linux , and network validation tools.
- Experience building test automation frameworks and applying
- AI/ML-driven testing, intelligent automation, and continuous validation practices.
- Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
- Experience validating
- Starlink-based connectivity or satellite communication solutions.
- Experience with industrial routers, IoT gateways, or edge computing platforms. Knowledge of wireless backhaul architectures and satellite communication frequency bands (L-band, Ku-band, Ka-band).
- Experience with network emulators, traffic generators, and cellular test environments.
- Understanding of
- LEO network performance metrics , including throughput, latency, mobility, coverage, and service availability.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

- 12–15+ years of experience in QA, networking, wireless communications, or system validation, including technical leadership experience.
- Strong expertise in LEO satellite communications, Starlink connectivity, LTE/5G, cellular gateways, and wireless networking technologies.
- Deep understanding of IP networking including TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, and Ethernet networking.
- Hands-on experience with Wireshark, packet analysis, protocol debugging, Linux, and network validation tools.
- Experience building test automation frameworks and applying
- AI/ML-driven testing, intelligent automation, and continuous validation practices.
- Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
- Experience validating Starlink-based connectivity or satellite communication solutions.
- Experience with industrial routers, IoT gateways, or edge computing platforms.
- Knowledge of wireless backhaul architectures and satellite communication frequency bands (L-band, Ku-band, Ka-band).
- Experience with network emulators, traffic generators, and cellular test environments.
- Understanding of LEO network performance metrics, including throughput, latency, mobility, coverage, and service availability.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

- As a QA Technical Leader, you will:
- Lead the QA strategy, validation planning, and test execution for satellite-enabled connectivity solutions.
- Define end-to-end test architectures, automation frameworks, quality metrics, and continuous testing practices.
- Drive validation of LEO satellite, Starlink, LTE/5G, cellular gateway, and enterprise networking solutions.
- Lead root cause analysis, defect management, and quality improvement initiatives across complex networking systems.
- Mentor and guide QA engineers while collaborating with cross-functional engineering, product, and operations teams.
- Leverage AI-powered testing techniques and intelligent automation to improve product quality and engineering productivity.
- Influence technical direction, testing methodologies, and software quality standards across the organization.

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