Cisco · 21 hours ago
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Hybrid, Milpitas, CA
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$152K/yr - $219K/yr
3+ years expCisco is a leading company in networking solutions, and they are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their Catalyst Switching team. The role involves documenting testing progress, designing test beds, and collaborating with the development team to ensure software quality.
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Responsibilities
Document, maintain, and monitor testing progress reports and communicate status to team and management
Design test beds, identify necessary equipment, build topology maps, and estimate test efforts
Tackle problems failures on local systems and analyze results
Work with development team to debug and reproduce software defects
Apply verification and validation methods to improve and ensure the quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree+ 3 years of related experience, or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or technical equivalent
Hands-on experience with Test automation preferably with Python
Experience with real-time OS (e.g. Linux, Cisco IOS)
Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals and networking protocols
Ability to diagnose software and network issues, interpret logs, and collaborate with development for the issue resolution and verification
Preferred
Understanding of Platform architecture and networking concepts
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and applications
Experience on Forwarding and network features testing
Hands-on experience or Understanding of Networking technologies (Ethernet, VLAN, Layer 2/Layer 3, Multicast, Virtualization, Netconf, SNMP etc.)
Hands-on familiarity with network test tools such as Ixia, Spirent
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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