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Applies knowledge of Cisco's business strategies.\nExpertise in Optical Technologies DWDM, ROADM, OTN & Coherent \nOwn and execute system test strategy across end-to-end workflows, integrations .\nApply AI/ML-based testing approaches such as test generation, test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure prediction.\nLeverage Copilot and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test development, refactoring, documentation, and root-cause analysis.\nEngage in debugging complex network problems and define solutions.\nWork on Network automation, algorithmic thinking and Analytics applications derived from customer use cases\nWork on continuous improvement and transformation. Scientific, Data driven testing.\nCollaborate effectively with teams across geographies, direct customer interfacing and stakeholder management.\nHands-on with Manageability Applications OpenConfig, Restconf, Netconf-yang, Telemtery are a must.\nWrite Python Automation test plans which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test\nBe part of a team which values open communication, empowerment, innovation and career development\nMinimum Qualification:\nStrong Software test engineering methodology and process knowledge\nExcellent knowledge and testing skill in Optical technologies\nDeep understanding of customer deployments, operations and the ability to translate brown field/green field deployments into test strategy with high efficacy\nQuick 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.\nExperience with Optical Line Systems & Subsea Networks \nExperience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation\nExperience with automation (TCL, Python), automation test tools and methodologies is required\nExcellent experience in Layer-0, Layer-1 traffic generators and analysers (e.g. Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.)\nStrong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills\nResults oriented with a high degree of accountability, dedication and responsibility\nTypically requires MS/BS in EE/CS combined with 4-9 years proven experience\nExcellent problem solving skills, familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging and solid software design and development skills\nPreferred Qualification:\nIndustry certification such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JCNA/JCIE will be a huge plus\nWhy Cisco?\nAt Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.\nFueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.\nWe are Cisco, and our power starts with you.\nDisclaimer\nTo ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. Please be advised that any communication from Cisco about careers will:\nbe in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career site\nbegin with screening or an interview\noriginate from a Cisco email address, and\nbe conducted across email, phone, or WebEx\nCisco will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process or ask you for money in any way. If you have been requested to apply for a role or have received an offer from a site other than https://careers.cisco.com or cisco.wd5.myworkday.com, do not provide any personal identifying information, including your Aadhaar or other personal identifying number, birth certificate, banking information, driver's license, or passport.\nIf you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. 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