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Senior Software Engineer in USA new

  • Milpitas, CA

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers in technical discussions to gather and clarify requirements.
  • Build and maintain testing environments for system and solution validation.
  • Develop and enhance test frameworks and network performance benchmarking tools.
  • Define metrics and gather data for network performance benchmarking.
  • Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex customer issues.
  • Provide deep-dive production support and own end-to-end product testing.
  • Contribute to technical projects, open-source initiatives, and team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM with 4+ years, or a PhD in STEM with 1+ years.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Python automation scripting.
  • At least 2 years of experience configuring, testing, or debugging networking systems and solutions.
  • Experience with PyTest or similar open-source QA automation frameworks.
  • Experience with control and data plane technologies, including L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP, and VXLAN-based EVPN fabrics.
  • Preferred experience with commercial or open-source test frameworks and traffic generators.
  • Preferred customer-facing experience and exposure to network operating systems, especially SONiC.
  • Preferred familiarity with RDMA and HPC networks and understanding of RoCE and InfiniBand protocols.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible U.S. employees.
  • 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contributions.
  • Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
  • Paid holidays, birthday time off, year-end shutdown, personal wellness days, vacation or flexible vacation time, and sick time.
  • Optional paid volunteer days and additional paid time away for critical family or emergency issues.
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses, Cisco restricted stock unit grants, and other benefits subject to applicable plans.
  • The application window is expected to close on October 30, 2026.

Salary: $168k - $245k/yr

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