Software Development Test Engineer; Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 06/24/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role at the RTP, NC office.

Cisco SDWAN focuses on simplifying and securing enterprise WANs, enabling seamless cloud connectivity, automating network operations, and ensuring optimal application performance through advanced SD-WAN solutions.

Our Team works on Cisco SD-WAN solutions that help enterprises build resilient, secure, and scalable wide area networks for distributed branch, cloud, and hybrid environments. The focus is on simplifying network operations through centralized management and automation, improving application and user experience with intelligent connectivity, and strengthening security with SASE-ready, zero-trust architecture. The team enables customers to connect sites, users, and cloud workloads with better visibility, performance, and operational efficiency.

• Define and drive test strategy and validation architecture for the SDWAN controller/Dashboard features managing Cisco Secure SDWAN Solution.
• As part of this SDWAN controller test team, you will be focusing on the tests 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.

• Educational and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSEE/MSEE/CS) or equivalent, with 6-8 years of relevant experience in testing NMS products, SD-WAN controllers, and automation.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SD-WAN control and management plane testing, including multi-tenancy, high availability clustering, disaster recovery, and security protocols such as IPSec, TLS, DTLS, PKI, and certificate management.
• Software Development and Automation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Software Development Life Cycle processes, test plan development based on customer use cases, and 4+ years of automation experience using Python, Selenium, and REST APIs.
• System and Network Proficiency: Solid fundamentals in Linux OS, virtualization technologies (KVM, ESXi), network traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent), analyzers (Wireshark), and version control with GIT.
• Advanced Troubleshooting and Configuration Validation: Expert-level root cause analysis skills using debugging techniques and system traces, plus experience validating modern configuration models like YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.

• SD-WAN and Cloud Networking
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands‑on experience with major SD‑WAN vendors such as Cisco Viptela/Meraki, VMware Velo Cloud, Fortinet, Palo Alto Prisma SD‑WAN, and familiarity with cloud networking concepts and integration with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Technical and Tool Proficiency: Knowledge of database systems, Dev Ops tools, distributed systems architecture, and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Agile and Automation Exposure: Experience working in Agile development environments and exposure to AI‑based automation tools for SD‑WAN controllers and applications.
• Analytical and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical, problem‑solving, debugging abilities, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional teams, demonstrated mentorship capabilities, and a passion for developing talent.

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