Platform Test Engineering Technical Leader ( L2/L3 Protocols| Routing| Python Automation (12+yrs)
Core
Define and drive comprehensive test strategy and validation for the Cisco Secure Router Platform, including deep-dive performance analysis at kernel, hardware-abstraction, data, and control plane layers.
Role type
Senior Test Engineering Technical Leader (L2/L3 Protocols, Routing, Python Automation)
Builds
Cisco SD-WAN solutions for enterprise WANs, enabling seamless cloud connectivity and automated network operations.
Domain
Networking (SD-WAN, L1-L3 protocols, Routing, Hardware/Software validation)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
L1/L2/L3 networking product testing, platform validation, Python automation, REST APIs, kernel debugging, Linux systems, virtualization (KVM, ESXI), network traffic generation (Ixia, Spirent), protocol analysis (Wireshark), FPGA/ROMMON testing, QoS/MACsec/Flow Control expertise, Git version control, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure certification, optical networking knowledge, advanced routing concepts, interoperability/performance/scale/convergence testing, Agile methodologies
Technologies
Python, REST APIs, Linux, KVM, ESXI, Ixia, Spirent, Wireshark, Git, FPGA, ROMMON
Responsibilities
Establish and drive comprehensive test strategy and validation for the Cisco Secure Router Platform; Design and evolve scalable test frameworks, test automation, and validation pipelines; Collaborate with engineering leaders, product management, hardware, and TAC teams to define quality goals; Lead customer demos and technical presentations; Mentor team members to enhance technical depth and quality leadership; Represent the test organization in multi-functional forums to influence release decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities