Platform Test Engineer ( L2/l3 Protocols| Routing| Python Automation (5-8 Yrs) )

Cisco UK

Hybrid
5-8 years networking product testing experience
Python automation and rest api proficiency
Deep knowledge of layer 1, 2, and 3 protocols
The role focuses on defining test strategies and validating Cisco Secure Router platforms including deep-dive performance analysis at kernel and hardware layers

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on defining test strategies and validating Cisco Secure Router platforms including deep-dive performance analysis at kernel and hardware layers.
  • Candidates must design scalable test frameworks using Python and REST APIs to execute longevity, soak, and stress testing for next-generation engineering platforms.
  • The team collaborates across multi-functional groups to influence release decisions while applying modern workflows like AI-assisted coding to accelerate the development lifecycle.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on defining test strategies and validating Cisco Secure Router platforms including deep-dive performance analysis at kernel and hardware layers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-8 years networking product testing experience
  • Python automation and REST API proficiency
  • Deep knowledge of Layer 1, 2, and 3 protocols
  • Experience with Ixia or Spirent traffic generators
  • Linux OS and virtualization (KVM/ESXi) expertise
  • Kernel and hardware abstraction layer debugging
  • MACsec, QoS, and Port-Channels validation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers and talent development
  • Agile development methodology experience
  • Optical networking and cabling technology knowledge
  • AI-assisted coding tools usage (GitHub Copilot)
  • Interoperability and scale testing background
  • Customer demo and technical presentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, CS, or equivalent
  • 6-8 years industry experience in L1-L3 networking testing
  • 4+ years driving test automation with Python
  • Expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
  • Proficiency with Git version control management

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