SW Engineering Technical Leader - Nexus HyperFabric - SaaS QA Automation

Who We AreThe SaaS Engineering organization within the Cisco Networking Group is committed to revolutionizing the deployment of generative AI applications. Our mission is to improve IT visibility and deliver comprehensive analytics for the AI infrastructure stack. By using ground breaking technologies, we are developing next-generation SaaS-based controllers designed to efficiently manage Data Centers with AI/ML solutions.Who You AreYou possess an entrepreneurial, risk-taking flair and will possess a brand of confidence. You can balance both short-term goals with a longer-term vision for how they will evolve to support the new transformational business offers and deliver the Cisco value proposition over the next several years. You must possess the highest level of integrity and be able to encourage trust and confidence in both our employees and our customers.What You'll DoYou will work on Cisco HyperFabric, an innovative cloud-operated AI cluster solution. Cisco HyperFabric aims to provide customers with a unified compute and networking fabric, along with a management system that enables the creation of easily deployable, scalable, and manageable AI/ML solutions.We are currently seeking an expert engineer to develop a strategy and execute testing for a cloud service solution that does not have existing cookbook solutions. Ideal candidates should have a strong curiosity and experience in QA across various systems, as well as demonstrated skills in software development and system configuration automation.Work across engineering (Front & Back-end) to prepare and execute test plans.Automate provisioning of services in test environment.Work with virtualized instances to do scale testing.Code in various programming languages/scripting to automate tests for the full solution.Design and implementation of automation frameworks.Build and deploy CI automation pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes.Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of Automation/QA experience.Experience with Python, pyTest and pyATSExperience in testing web services using selenium.Experience with networking technologies, AWS, Linux, Virtualization and HTTP/HTTPS.Preferred QualificationsBS/MS in Computer Science or related areas.Strong software development skills.Experience with system configuration automation & test methodologies.Familiar with tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA and Database solutions (e.g., Druid, PostgreSQL, etc)Proficiency in articulating strategies and persuading different stakeholders to support proposed solutions.Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way. 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Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco #LI-AV3#LI-VS1Location:San Jose, California, USAlternate LocationCalifornia, Bay AreaArea of InterestQuality AssuranceCompensation Range198600 USD - 282900 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestAI or Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Data Center, NetworkingJob Id1425847Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.