Software Development Test Engineer – Optical Networks (DWDM, ROADM)
Cisco · Bengaluru
| Company | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Role | Software Development Test Engineer – Optical Networks (DWDM, ROADM) |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Work mode | On-site |
| Experience | 1–3 years |
| Job type | Full-time |
About this job
Cisco is hiring a Software Development Test Engineer in Bengaluru for optical networking products. You will work on small to medium features from design to completion, with guidance from senior engineers.
The focus is testing DWDM, ROADM and optical line systems using Python automation. You will write clean code and tests, run scale and reliability tests, help with code reviews and take part in incident triage. The role is in the office.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's with 2 years of related experience, or master's with none
- Strong Python test automation
- Optical technologies: DWDM, ROADM and line systems
- Test planning, case design and execution
- Linux and modern debugging tools
Skills required
What you will do
- Write test code and unit tests with guidance
- Automate tests for optical features
- Run scale and reliability tests
- Help with code reviews and fix feedback
- Join incident triage and postmortems
How to apply
- Open the official Cisco job page with the Apply button and submit your application there.
- Tailor your resume to Python test automation you wrote and any optical or networking labs you worked in.
Before the interview, prepare:
- ROADM basics: add/drop, wavelength switching and degrees
- DWDM power levels and OSNR checks
- Writing a test plan for a new optical feature
- Python: pytest fixtures and clean test structure
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