Cisco is Hiring for Test Automation / Network Validation Engineer
📍 Location: India
🏢 Company: Cisco
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Experience: 1+ Years / Master’s Degree
Job Details
| Category | Information |
|---|
| Role | Test Automation / Network Validation Engineer |
| Company | Cisco |
| Platform | Cisco 8000 (IOS-XR) |
| Location | India |
| Experience | 1+ Years |
| Education | Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science |
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Job Summary
| Area | Details |
|---|
| Automation Development | Design and build automation frameworks and tools to support large-scale testing. |
| Testing & Validation | Execute automated test cases, validate issues, and ensure fixes are verified. |
| Test Planning | Develop test plans and prioritize testing activities based on customer requirements. |
| AI Integration | Use AI-based tools and assistants to improve testing efficiency and defect analysis. |
| Performance Improvement | Continuously enhance test coverage, automation processes, and performance benchmarks. |
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain automation frameworks for network testing.
- Execute test cases and verify defect fixes through automated testing.
- Develop AI-driven tools such as chatbots and assistants to support testing and defect triaging.
- Apply Generative AI for tasks like test case generation, configuration creation, and log analysis.
- Improve test coverage, scalability, and reliability for networking solutions.
- Support validation of networking platforms for large-scale customer deployments.
Required Skills
| Skill Area | Requirement |
|---|
| Programming | Strong skills in Python |
| Automation Tools | Experience with pyTest, Ansible, Jenkins, Robot Framework |
| Networking APIs | Knowledge of Netconf, REST APIs, gNMI, gRPC, OpenConfig/YANG |
| Operating Systems | Linux and Bash/Unix scripting |
| Networking Basics | Understanding of network protocols and technologies |
| AI Tools | Exposure to AI-based automation or chatbot frameworks |
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
- Experience with network automation and validation environments
💡 Note: This posting represents potential future opportunities at Cisco. Candidates may be contacted when relevant positions become available.
