Solution Test Engineer

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The IIoT Solutions Engineering team develops validated end-to-end solutions integrating Cisco IIoT Networking, Security, and OT partner products. This team plays a critical role in advancing Cisco's Internet of Things initiatives by delivering industry-specific solutions for Manufacturing, Utilities, Transportation, and Remote Assets. Comprised of skilled engineers and architects, the team collaborates closely with business leaders, field teams, services, and partners, fostering a dynamic and innovative environment. The team's work directly supports key IIoT customers, making a significant impact on solving complex business challenges. Joining this team means being part of a fast-growing, technically diverse group passionate about shaping the future of IIoT.

Perform solution testing of Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs) to ensure robust IIoT solutions. Develop detailed solution designs and test plans to validate product releases and industry applications. Drive end-to-end integration of Cisco and third-party products to meet industry vertical solution requirements and ensure the quality of new software releases through rigorous testing, including automation enhanced with AI. Identify product defects and enhancements in Cisco software to ensure quality and deliver the best experience for our customers. Collaborate with engineering, product marketing, and services teams to develop robust designs. Author go-to-market collateral such as white papers and design documents. Drive innovation by engineering Proofs of Concept that support new product development and enhance customer experience.

• Bachelors + 5 years of experience in roles such as solutions/system integration and deployment, network architecture, network security, technical support, scale and performance testing, or customer experience/services is required; or Masters + 3 years of related experience
• Experience in automation, such as Python and the pyATS framework for solution test automation
• Troubleshooting skills in networking environments
• Ability to understand use case requirements and develop detailed solution designs and test plans

• Experience with any of these products – Cisco Cybervision, FTD/FMC, ISE, XDR, Splunk, Secure Access
• Exposure to industrial IoT protocols such as CIP, PROFINET, DNP3, Modbus, MQTT, IEC 61850, and NTCIP is an added advantage
• Experience integrating AI into workflows and debugging complex problems
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and energetic teamwork style with the initiative to drive

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. 

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.