As a Software Engineer at Cisco, you will be responsible for designing, automating, and qualifying customer use cases on the Cisco 8000 Platform (IOS-XR). You will work on generating test plans, dynamically prioritizing based on customer requirements, and leveraging the right technical expertise to drive results.
Cisco is a global leader in networking and communications technology, revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. With a 40-year history of innovation, Cisco provides solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.
Why required: Python is required for developing advanced test frameworks and automation tools to support large-scale test execution.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your Python skills through coding challenges or technical interviews.
Why required: AI-based productivity tools are required for improving test efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with AI-based productivity tools through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Chatbot frameworks are required for building and integrating chatbots and AI assistants to support test execution, defect triaging, and on-demand knowledge retrieval.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with chatbot frameworks through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Automation assistants are required for improving test efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with automation assistants through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Linux operating systems are required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with Linux operating systems through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Bash/Unix shell scripting is required for automating tasks and working with network automation tools.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with Bash/Unix shell scripting through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Network protocols and technologies are required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with network protocols and technologies through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Netconf is required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with Netconf through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: REST APIs are required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with REST APIs through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: gNMI is required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with gNMI through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: gRPC is required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with gRPC through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: OpenConfig/YANG models are required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with OpenConfig/YANG models through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: pyTest is required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with pyTest through your resume and technical interviews.
Why required: Ansible is required for working with network automation tools and scripting.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your experience with Ansible through your resume and technical interviews.
Freshers with a degree in Computer Science and experience with Python, AI-based productivity tools, and chatbot frameworks can apply.
Experienced professionals with a degree in Computer Science and experience with network automation tools, scripting, and AI-based productivity tools can apply.
Graduates with a degree in Computer Science and experience with Python, AI-based productivity tools, and chatbot frameworks can apply.
B.Tech graduates with a degree in Computer Science and experience with Python, AI-based productivity tools, and chatbot frameworks can apply.
MCA graduates with a degree in Computer Science and experience with Python, AI-based productivity tools, and chatbot frameworks can apply.
Diploma holders with a degree in Computer Science and experience with Python, AI-based productivity tools, and chatbot frameworks can apply.
The average salary for a Software Engineer in India is around ₹12 lakhs per annum.
The average salary for a fresher Software Engineer in India is around ₹6 lakhs per annum.
The average salary for an experienced Software Engineer in India is around ₹20 lakhs per annum.
The salary for a Software Engineer in India can grow up to ₹30 lakhs per annum with experience and skills.
A Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading a team of Software Engineers and developing complex software systems.
A Technical Lead is responsible for leading a team of Software Engineers and developing technical strategies for the organization.
An Architect is responsible for designing and developing complex software systems and architectures.
This course will help you learn Python and improve your coding skills.
This course will help you learn AI-based productivity tools and improve your productivity.
This course will help you learn chatbot development and improve your skills.
To succeed as a Software Engineer, you need to have strong technical skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.
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Software Engineer
Location:Bangalore, India
Category:Product and Engineering
Job ID:2010173
Job Description
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Job Description
You will be responsible for designing, automating, and qualifying customer use cases on the Cisco 8000 Platform (IOS-XR). Your work will involve generating test plans, dynamically prioritizing based on customer requirements, and leveraging the right technical expertise to drive results. This role goes beyond traditional testing—you will:
Design and develop advanced test frameworks and automation tools to support large-scale test execution.
Execute test cases through automation, verifying defects and ensuring fixes are properly validated.
Leverage AI-powered tools and frameworks to improve test efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Build and integrate chatbots and AI assistants to support test execution, defect triaging, and on-demand knowledge retrieval.
Apply Generative AI for productivity improvements, including test case generation, YAML/config creation, log analysis, and root-cause guidance.
Proactively drive continuous improvements in test coverage, automation, and performance benchmarking, ensuring deployments meet customer scale and reliability expectations.
Research and adopt domain-specific AI models and foundational representations for networking automation, model safety, and intelligent observability.
Your passion for network automation, AI-driven productivity, and customer-first innovation will ensure smooth qualification and deployment of complex networking solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 1 + years of professional experience, OR Master’s degree
Strong programming skills in Python
Hands-on experience with AI-based productivity tools, chatbot frameworks, or automation assistants.
Preferred Qualification: CCNA Knowledge of Netconf, REST APIs, gNMI, gRPC, and OpenConfig/YANG models.
Familiarity with network automation tools (pyTest, Ansible, Jenkins, Robot Framework).
Expertise in Linux operating systems and Bash/Unix shell scripting.
Basic knowledge of Network protocols and technologies
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
