Application window is expected to close on 12/15/2024.
This is a hybrid position located in our San Jose, CA location.
Who We AreCisco's DCN (Data Center Networking) Engineering group is responsible for developing and maintaining network controller software as part of Cisco's suite of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. The group focuses on creating advanced, intelligent controllers that enable more agile, secure, and scalable management of network infrastructure.
Who You'll Work WithYou will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest problem solvers in the Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Team working on next-generation datacenter and cloud switches where we own the end-to-end solution testing.
Who You AreYou are enthusiastic; your dedication to excellence is the fuel that powers your professional drive. You are known for your creative approaches to risk mitigation across production systems, improving stability and performance. With a foundation in software development and testing strategies, you are adept at working with distributed computing environments and intricate multi-tiered applications.
What You'll DoYou will play a pivotal role in the testing and advancement of our innovative network controller software. Your technical expertise will contribute to the ongoing evolution of our intent-based networking solutions, ensuring they meet the complex and dynamic needs of modern networks. You will support the design, development and validation of new features for Cisco's DCN software. Collaborate with various teams to integrate network control, automation, and analytics capabilities into the product. Contribute to the architecture and design discussions, advocating for quality to be inbuilt for customer success. Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient, and reusable automation code that aligns with Cisco's standards. Implement robust automated testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of the ACI software. Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in SDN, network automation, and cloud computing to inform product development. Find solutions to resolve technical issues in collaboration with the development, support and operations teams.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's in STEM with 4+ years of relevant experience or PhD in STEM with 1+ years of relevant experiencePython programming experienceNetworking experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including troubleshooting, configuration, and optimizationExperience with network protocols such as VXLAN and VLAN, OSPF or BGPExperience with requirements analysis, test strategy, planning and testbed designPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in computer scienceDesign and implementation experience of any end-to-end automation systemsExperience in software testing, software-defined networkingExposure to containerization, Docker, Kubernetes etc.Desire to learn new skills and technologiesFamiliarity with Multicast, QoS and routing policiesWhy Cisco?We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits.
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