# Senior Software Engineer at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-13
- Apply by: 2026-10-28
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Milpitas-California-US/Senior-Software-Engineer_2021200-1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-senior-software-engineer/

## About the role

As a Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to an agile team responsible for designing, developing, and executing tests to qualify network performance for AI/ML capabilities. You will take ownership of end-to-end product testing and provide deep-dive production support, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment.

## What they're looking for

- • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 4+ years, or PhD in STEM with 1+ years
- • 3+ years of experience in Python automation scripting
- • 2+ years of experience in 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
- • Experience with test frameworks and traffic generators (both commercial and open source)