Software Development Test Engineer
Core
Develops software consistent with Cisco Design Thinking Principles, focusing on simplification and UX, using secure coding practices and debugging issues in development and production.
Role type
mid-level software development test engineer (optical technologies)
Builds
small-to-medium features from technical design through completion for Cisco's optical network solutions
Domain
Telecommunications + Optical Technologies (DWDM, ROADM, Line systems)
Required skills
test automation (Python), secure coding principles, Linux, software design and development, test planning, test case design, test execution, debugging, troubleshooting, incident triage
Preferred skills
industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JCNA/JCIE), strong written and verbal communication, results orientation
Technologies
Python, Linux, automation test tools, DWDM, ROADM, Line systems
Responsibilities
Write functional clean code and unit tests with guidance; execute tests for scale, reliability and velocity; monitor and triage incident reports; participate in postmortems and potential on-call duties; assist in code reviews; apply knowledge of optical technologies to test strategy; estimate time to complete assignments and communicate status
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with guidance
