Meet the Team

The MIG BEST (Baseline Engineering & System Test) team at Cisco is driving innovation with sophisticated technologies and a strong focus on network automation. This dynamic and inclusive group is committed to customer success, positive outcomes, and encouraging a supportive, collaborative environment. Responsible for Cisco’s industry-leading Core, Edge, Access, and Optical product portfolio, the team continuously evolves its offerings to meet changing needs. Join us on this exciting journey as we own the way in shaping the future of networking together.

Your Impact:

The team, you will help invent the solution strategy, test planning, and build for next-generation networks in the SP Routing XR product portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

Crafting, developing, automating, and validating new hardware and features across sophisticated networksImplementing functional, interoperability, and customer use casesDefining and qualifying end-to-end solution architectures, solving, and developing solutions for network issuesAdvancing network automation and analytics based on customer needsDriving continuous improvement and quality-focused transformationCollaborating with global teams and engaging directly with customers and partners

Minimum Qualifications:

We are looking for a Software Engineer who has at least 8+ years of experience and a college degree (or similar experience) in computer science, engineering, or a related area.

Deep passion for quality, customer success, and continuous improvement in system and solution testing, with dynamic experience in software quality assurance.Strong understanding of Service Provider technologies, network protocols (L2–L7), and experience with network management tools and traffic generators.Proficiency in automation (Python, REST, Jenkins), Linux, modern software tools, and proven software design and development skills.Collaborative teammate with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.Highly accountable, and dedicated to delivering inclusive, high-quality solutions.

Good to have

Industry certification such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/JCNA/JCIE will be a huge plus

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.