Software Engineer - IIoT Solutions | AI Tools & Test Automation | Networking | 5-8 years

Meet the Team At the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) Business Unit in Cisco, we are at the forefront of connecting the physical world to the digital enterprise. Our team focuses on developing and validating robust networking solutions that power industrial environments, including manufacturing, energy, and transportation. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge IIoT connectivity, edge computing, and AI-driven network management. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent industrial networking solutions that define the future of the connected industry. Your Impact This is a key role within Cisco’s IIoT team. You will be responsible for system and solution testing for industrial networking products, focusing on end-to-end reliability and performance. You will drive innovation by integrating advanced AI tools into our testing and deployment pipelines to enhance efficiency. You will be responsible for designing and executing complex network automation workflows, ensuring our industrial solutions meet the highest standards of scale and reliability. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, and AI research teams to solve complex customer challenges in the industrial space. Minimum Qualifications 5-8 years of proven experience in networking, system testing, and industrial automation. Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI/ML tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or custom LLM-based agents) for code generation, test script development, debugging, and predictive network analysis. Strong proficiency in Python and advanced test automation frameworks. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, Layer 2/3 switching and routing, and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, PROFINET, OPC-UA). Experience with network programmability: YANG models, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI. Experience with traffic generation and simulation tools (e.g., Ixia, Spirent, or open-source alternatives). Proven track record in debugging complex system issues and analyzing customer deployment scenarios. Masters/B.E/B.Tech in ECE/CS or equivalent with 6+ years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in end-to-end platform bring-up and hardware/software qualification. Experience with IIoT edge platforms and cloud integration (e.g., Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard, AWS IoT, or Azure IoT). Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of industrial security standards and network segmentation. Experience working in Agile development environments and contributing to product architecture. Why Cisco? 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. 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.