Description
As an AI System Test Engineer at Cisco, you will be responsible for designing and developing AI/ML-based tools and frameworks for functional testing of Cisco products.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and developing AI/ML-based tools and frameworks for functional testing of Cisco products, ensuring quality and stability from a system/solution perspective that simulates customer environments with IIoT deployments.
- Working with AI/ML tools in developing, testing, and maintaining AI-driven solutions for network monitoring, automation, and optimization.
- Participating in automation initiatives using scripting, AI tools, and modern networking frameworks.
- Staying updated with emerging trends in AI, networking technologies, and automation practices.
- Contributing to internal tools, proofs-of-concept, and innovation projects related to AI-enabled network.
- Collaborating with senior engineers to design, test, and deploy network and AI-based features or enhancements.
- Monitoring system performance, investigating anomalies, and contributing to root-cause analysis and resolution.
- Supporting day-to-day network engineering activities, including configuration validation, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
- Supporting the test team in expanding their knowledge of AI/ML, testing technologies, and networking by staying updated with the latest industry developments.
- Contributing to the department's knowledge retention by systematically archiving meaningful documentation and equipment.
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related engineering field, with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development, implementation, or related areas.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts with the ability to apply them effectively in practical scenarios.
- Excellent programming or scripting skills (Python).
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols, is a plus.