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Software Engineering Technical Leader

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Bangalore, India Senior Posted 2026-02-12

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Meet the Team   We are DSE PI common (PI NeXT) team handling platform independent components like BGP, VXLAN, L2/L3 Multicast, TRM, BGP-EVPN for Data center Business Unit. Our responsibility is to test and automate the features with high quality. We are responsible for end-to-end solutions testing for any customer requirements. We own the Programmability, Telemetry and regressions for BGP, VXLAN, L2/L3 Multicast, TRM, BGP-EVPN components. Your Impact   Candidate responsible for Manual testing and automating the given features. Deliver the features with high quality as per given timelines. Providing technical expertise and mentorship to the team regarding proper test methodologies. Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating test activities. Designing, developing, and implementing automation and enhancing test automation framework as necessary. Partnering with architects, technical marketing, product management, development teams to define and implement comprehensive test plans. Conducting test case and code reviews to validate test scenario accuracy and coverage. Modernizing and automating testing to improve overall code quality and automation code base. Adapt to the newer technologies (AI/ML) Minimum Qualifications MS EE/CS combined with 12+ years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined. Good experience in feature level testing and system level understanding of switching and routing platforms Good understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols and different L2 to L7 technologies. Automation experience with Python or equivalent programming language Deep technical knowledge in BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, Multicast, TRM protocols Vision to lead and solve sophisticated problems Excellent teamwork and communication skills Self-motivated and highly ambitious Preferred Qualifications Understanding of DC customer deployments and good networking skills. Familiarity with the SW development cycle and software engineering Familiarity with Linux and modern software tools and techniques for development/debugging. Understanding of CI/CD integrations Excellent problem-solving skills Familiarity with GenAI tools is a plus Familiarity with virtualization VMWare ESXI, KVM is a plus Why Cisco?  At 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. Fueled 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.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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