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Cisco is hiring an Software Engineer for the Bangalore location. Please read the complete information carefully and apply if you are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Experience:   0 - 2 Years

• Skills: Coding and Testing

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing test cases to validate SD-WAN features and functionalities.
• Support the automation of test scripts using Python to improve testing efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and testing needs.
• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging issues found during testing.
• Learn and apply networking concepts related to routing, forwarding, and security in the context of SD-WAN.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and automation frameworks.
• Maintain documentation of test cases, results, and defects.
• Engage in training and development programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of networking principles, including routing and forwarding concepts.
• Fundamental knowledge of core network security principles.
• Working knowledge of Python scripting for automation or programming tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic technology environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or project experience related to networking or software testing.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Exposure to automation frameworks or tools is a plus.
• Interest in Cisco SD-WAN technologies and enterprise networking solutions.

Stipend: ₹15 LPA – 25 LPA (Glassdoor)

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Cisco is hiring an Software QA Engineer for the Bangalore location. Please read the complete information carefully and apply if you are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Experience:   0 - 2 Years

• Skills: Python scripting and automation frameworks

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the design and build of test frameworks and utilities needed to make the automation easier. Develops, modifies, and executes automated scripts and programs for quality assurance
• Documentation & Collaboration
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, automation documentation, and configuration templates.
• Generate comprehensive test reports and performance summaries for engineering and management reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and AI platform teams to enhance fabric performance and reliability.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in network test and automation environments.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation frameworks (pytest, paramiko, REST APIs, YAML, Ansible).
• Familiarity with traffic generation tools, and commercial hardware tools (Ixia, Spirent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of network telemetry and performance monitoring tools (SNMP, gNMI, Prometheus).
• Familiarity with Cisco Nexus 9K
• Working knowledge of automation tools like Ansible or Jenkins.

Stipend: ₹11 LPA – 20 LPA (Glassdoor)

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Cisco is hiring an Test Software Engineer for the Pune location. Please read the complete information carefully and apply if you are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science or a related field

• Experience:   0 - 2 Years

• Skills: Python, Java, C/C++, Bash 

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for testing network software and building scalable automation environment and continuous deployment framework using Python for qualifying Software targeted for deployment on WebScaler production environments.
• You would be responsible for being a core member of the test of automation development and execution of the next generation of routing & packet-optical products for the Service Provider.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: Python, Java, C/C++, Bash
• Experience in testing, quality assurance (QA), and/or debugging in an academic, project-based, or work-related setting.
• Experience in Automation testing, writing testcases, regression, CI/CD Pipeline
• Ability to legally reside and work in the country of application, without the need for visa support or employer sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Linux, networking concepts, operating system fundamentals, embedded development, and/or machine learning, and AI.
• Knowledge of Network protocols (TCP/IP, ISIS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
• Exposure Traffic generator test tools such IXIA or Spirent including Virtual environments.
• Excellent multi-tasking, written, & verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be a great teammate, results oriented, and have a high degree of accountability, dedication, and responsibility.

Stipend: ₹5 LPA – 18 LPA (Glassdoor)

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Cisco is hiring an Machine Learning Engineer for the Hyderabad location. Please read the complete information carefully and apply if you are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science or a related field

• Batch:  2027 

• Skills: Java, C++, Python, or related languages

Responsibilities:

• You will be at the forefront of Cisco’s generative AI strategy.
• You will design, train, and optimize large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems to address ambitious real-world challenges across industries.
• You will drive innovation by developing scalable, high-performing AI solutions, collaborating across engineering and product teams, and guiding research into emerging technologies.
• Success in this role means delivering impactful AI capabilities that transform Cisco’s products and customer experiences while mentoring peers and evangelizing AI innovation both inside and outside the company.

Required Skills:

• Students graduating in 2027
• Programming experience with Java, C++, Python, or related languages
• Hands-on experience in natural language processing, computer vision, or multimodal interaction.
• Experience using deep learning frameworks to train, fine-tune, and optimize GenAI models for performance and scalability.
• Experience designing and deploying proof-of-concepts and production-ready AI systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in system design, software development, and production deployment at scale.
• Ability to transform ambiguous requirements into actionable deep learning solutions.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art models and methods (e.g., CLIP, DALLE 2, diffusion models).
• Demonstrated contributions to the AI/ML community through top-tier publications, open-source projects, or leaderboard competitions.

Stipend: ₹5 LPA – 8 LPA (Glassdoor)

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Cisco is hiring an Test Development Engineer for the Bangalore location. Please read the complete information carefully and apply if you are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science or a related field

• Experience:  0 - 2 Years

• Skills: Python

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute manufacturing test strategies for new products.
• Design and optimize test fixtures and collaborate with external vendors.
• Author and maintain Python scripts for test automation.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve manufacturing yield and test-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of test coverage and process efficiency.
• Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, quality, and product engineering teams.

Required Skills:

• Strong software development skills with proficiency in Python.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (CCNA certification is a plus).
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, test fixtures, and electronic circuitry/schematics.
• Skilled in manufacturing and hardware testing, with the ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and identify root causes of manufacturing yield and test-related issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of test sequencers, including input controls, data transfer, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Python for controlling devices under test.
• Experience in functional test engineering, design for test, test coverage, and creation of test plans and strategies.
• Experience working with multiple Linux distributions.
• Experience with version control and continuous integration tools such as GitHub and Jenkins.

Stipend: ₹5 LPA – 10 LPA (Glassdoor)

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