Software Engineer, Network Engineering

Cisco

. Drive Cisco Validated Infrastructure Services (CVIS) and end-to-end solution testing .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $222,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in driving end-to-end solution testing for AI clusters, including performance profiling, GPU debugging, and automation frameworks. Proficient in defining acceptance criteria and validating integrations across complex systems with a focus on Cisco technologies.

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End-To-End Validation For GPU SystemsTest Strategy And AutomationPerformance AnalysisDefect Triage SkillsTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Performance ProfilingBottleneck AnalysisAcceptance Criteria DefinitionAutomation FrameworksGPU DebuggingNetwork Behavior AnalysisRelease QualificationAI Cluster SolutionsValidation MatricesWorkload Modeling

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Communication

Tools & Technologies

PythonLinuxNVIDIA GPU PlatformsNCCLKubernetesSlurmCisco Networking

Industry Keywords

Cisco Validated Infrastructure ServicesAI Cluster ValidationBenchmark EngineeringCI-Based TestingObservabilityRelease Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KubernetesLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Cisco Validated Infrastructure Services (CVIS) and end-to-end solution testing
Perform RA certification, GPU debugging, network behavior analysis, performance profiling, and bottleneck analysis
Define acceptance criteria, test planning and automation, and release qualification and readiness for AI clusters
Design comprehensive test strategies, validation matrices, automation frameworks, and exit criteria for AI cluster solutions
Run CVIS/NVIS, AI Cluster Validation, GPU burn-in, NCCL, workload, resilience, and interoperability test suites
Run RDMA, NCCL, and AI test suites; profile end-to-end performance; pinpoint bottlenecks; and deliver benchmark reports
Validate integrations across AI cluster deployments with Cisco switches, multi-plane fabrics, ToR, compute, storage, and software components
Lead defect triage and evidence collection through release qualification and RA certification
Package final acceptance reports
Establish and prove performance of large AI clusters before customer handover

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors +5 years of related experience, or Masters +3 years of related experience, or PHD +0 year of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
Experience building and executing end-to-end validation for GPU or distributed AI systems
Experience with test strategy, automation, Python, Linux, performance analysis, and defect-triage skills
Prior experience translating system requirements into measurable tests, acceptance criteria, and release gates
Preferred: NVIS, NVIDIA GPU platforms, NCCL, Kubernetes, Slurm, network testing, and storage validation
Preferred: Benchmark engineering, workload modeling, CI-based testing, observability, and release management
Preferred: Experience with Cisco networking and AI cluster reference architectures
Preferred: Experience with technical writing and cross-functional communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies