Software Development Test Engineer

Cisco

Test Engineer defining and driving test strategies for the SDWAN controller/Dashboard features at Cisco. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and robust testing frameworks.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,000 - $200,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPythonSDLCSeleniumVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive test strategy and validation architecture for the SDWAN controller/Dashboard features managing Cisco Secure SDWAN Solution
Focus on testing validating Cisco SDWAN controller features like configuration, policy management, high availability multi-tenancy and UI/UX features on SDWAN secure routers
Design and evolve scalable test frameworks, test automation using Python/Restapi, and validation pipelines for controller-based solutions
Establish end-to-end test strategies covering functional, system, scale, application performance, resiliency, security and administration
Collaborate with engineering leaders, product management, hardware, and TAC teams to define quality goals, test scope, and execution strategies
Lead customer demos and technical presentations to showcase product capabilities and articulate solution value
Represent the test organization in cross-functional forums to influence release decisions, risk assessment, and quality metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSEE/MSEE/CS) or equivalent
8-12 years of experience testing NMS products, SD-WAN controllers, and automation
Expertise in testing SD-WAN control and management planes, including multi-tenancy, clustering for high availability, disaster recovery
Over 6 years of automation experience using Python, Selenium, REST API
Proficiency with GIT version control and network traffic tools like Ixia, Spirent, and Wireshark
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, high availability/redundancy, Layer 2/3 security protocols (IPSec, TLS, DTLS, PKI)
Expert-level root cause analysis skills using debugging techniques, kernel logs, system traces
Hands-on experience with major SD-WAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela/Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and integration of SD-WAN with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, DevOps tools, databases, distributed systems architecture
Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI-based automation tools for SD-WAN controllers and applications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills; excellent verbal and written communication; proven ability to work effectively in teams and mentor others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
voluntary paid time off for family emergencies
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles
performance-based incentive pay for sales roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonREST APISeleniumGITroot cause analysisdebugging techniquesconfiguration managementcloud networkingAI-based automationdistributed systems architecture

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingdebugging skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationteamworkmentoring

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBSEEMSEECS