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Systems Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Salary

$125,700 - $203,100 per year

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Description

Join Cisco as a Systems Reliability Engineer (SRE) and play a crucial role in maximizing the availability, scale, and resilience of mission-critical platforms. You will leverage your expertise in routing, switching, and ACL policies to build resilient systems that eliminate single points of failure.

Responsibilities:

  • Design automated self-healing workflows, monitoring frameworks, and intelligent tooling to drive operational excellence and prevent disruptions.
  • Bridge the gap between core network architecture and modern software engineering.

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program with 0 years of work experience, an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) with 2 years of work experience, or an educational or workforce development program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 2 years of work experience.
  • Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in coding.
  • 2+ years of experience using regression testing tools or frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest, etc.).
  • Experience with quality assurance (QA) processes, testing methodologies, and test automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in C++, Python.
  • Familiarity with various testing scenarios, including performance, functionality, stress, and security testing.
  • Experience documenting testing processes, adhering to defined procedures and test plans, and reporting test results.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders across global teams.

Benefits:

  • 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.
  • Paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick time).
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Salary Range: $125,700.00 - $203,100.00 (New York City Metro Area) $111,700.00 - $180,800.00 (Non-Metro New York state & Washington state)

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Skills

Nice to have

  • C++
  • Python
  • performance testing
  • functionality testing
  • stress testing
  • security testing
  • communication skills
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