Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: Not Disclosed
Work Mode: On-site
Last Date to Apply: Not Specified

About the Role

Cisco Software Engineer Jobs are available in Bangalore for candidates interested in wireless technology, software engineering, test automation and AI/ML-driven productivity improvements. This Software Engineer position is part of Cisco’s Product and Engineering organization and focuses on designing, testing and optimizing wireless solutions.

The role involves working with current and emerging Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 and emerging Wi-Fi 8 concepts. Candidates will work with wireless standards, Layer 2 protocols, WLAN technologies and 802.1X security mechanisms.

The Software Engineer will also develop Python-based test automation, create comprehensive test plans and use AI/ML techniques to improve testing frameworks and engineering productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technology design, planning and deployment of wireless solutions for moderately complex systems.
• Collaborate with customers to plan, design, configure and validate Cisco wireless technologies.
• Develop and enhance Python-based test automation scripts and wireless testing frameworks.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to improve test automation, create test plans and develop productivity tools.
• Monitor wireless network telemetry and analyze latency, packet loss, roaming, interference and reliability conditions.
• Support presales activities by translating business requirements into technical wireless solution designs.
• Drive customer technology transitions and contribute to wireless solution architecture.
• Mentor peers and engineering interns while working as an individual contributor.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for escaped defects.
• Develop and execute functional, interoperability, performance, reliability and regression test cases.
• Report defects and findings with root cause analysis and potential software solutions.
• Maintain test plans, documentation, release notes, bug reports and test results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to document test cases and apply testing best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Not specified in the official job description.
• Experience: Not specifically stated.
• Technical Skills: Cisco wireless technologies, Wi-Fi standards, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 7, emerging Wi-Fi 8, WLAN, Layer 2 protocols, 802.1X, Python, test automation and AI/ML.
• Industry Knowledge: Wireless networking, WLAN security, wireless testing, network reliability and performance.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, customer engagement, collaboration and mentoring.
• Additional Requirements: Experience with solution design, technical documentation and training materials.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have strong engineering and configuration knowledge of Cisco wireless technologies.
• Knowledge of current Wi-Fi generations and emerging Wi-Fi 8 concepts is required.
• Candidates should understand wireless reliability, latency, packet loss, roaming and overlapping-BSS performance.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML applications for test automation and productivity improvements is required.
• Experience creating wireless test plans and automation tools is expected.
• Candidates should have strong wireless troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Customer engagement and communication abilities are required.
• Knowledge of solution design and technical documentation is required.
• Python programming knowledge for wireless test automation is required.

Key Technologies

The Cisco Software Engineer role requires knowledge across several wireless and software technologies:

• Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 and emerging Wi-Fi 8.
• Wi-Fi 8 / IEEE 802.11bn: Ultra High Reliability concepts, latency, throughput, roaming continuity, coexistence and overlapping-BSS performance.
• Layer 2 Protocols: WLAN security, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and 802.1X.
• Encryption: TKIP, AES, CCMP and GCMP.
• WLAN Technologies: Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, secure WLAN configuration, Fast Secure Roaming, RADIUS, Cisco ISE and multi-AP architectures.
• 802.1X: EAP methods including PEAP, EAP-TLS, LEAP and EAP-FAST.
• Python: Test automation script development and enhancement.
• AI/ML: Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for wireless testing, automation and productivity.

Important Dates

• Date Posted: Not Specified
• Last Date to Apply: Not Specified

How to Apply

Candidates can use the application link provided below to submit their applications. Make sure to review the eligibility criteria and complete the application before the deadline.