Application window is expected to close on 1/07/2024. This is a hybrid position located in our San Jose, CA location. Who We Are Cisco'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. Cisco revolutionizes the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate. We have consistently been at the forefront of IP-based networking technology innovation, covering a vast spectrum that includes routing, switching, security, unified communications, video solutions, and wireless networking. Committed to ethical business practices, we are dedicated to ensuring long-term business sustainability and fostering an eco-friendly approach in both operations and product offerings. Who You'll Work With You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest problem solvers in the Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Team working on next - generation of datacenter and cloud switches where we own the end-to-end solution testing. The ACI team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Cisco's SDN solutions meet the evolving needs of modern data center and cloud networking environments. [1] https://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/cisco-fulfills-vision-for-aci-anywhere Who You Are You 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, making informed design decisions that shape the future of technology. What You’ll Do You 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 experience * Python programming experience * Networking experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including troubleshooting, configuration, and optimization * Experience with network protocols such as VXLAN and VLAN, OSPF or BGP * Experience with requirements analysis, test strategy, planning and testbed design Preferred Qualifications: * Master’s degree in computer science * Design and implementation experience of any end-to-end automation systems * Experience in software testing, software-defined networking * Exposure to containerization, Docker, Kubernetes etc. * Desire to learn new skills and technologies * Familiarity with Multicast, QoS and routing policies Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. 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Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco References Visible links 1. https://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/cisco-fulfills-vision-for-aci-anywhere Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.