Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco is hiring a Software Engineering Technical Leader in Bangalore.

Meet the Team Join Cisco's Connectivity and Wireless Engineering team, where we are building next-generation communication solutions powered by LEO satellite networks, Starlink wireless backhaul, Direct-to-Cell services, 5G, and advanced cellular gateway technologies. As a QA Technical Leader, you will drive quality strategy, automation, and system validation for cutting-edge satellite and wireless networking platforms while partnering closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Network Operations teams.

Responsibilities

As a QA Technical Leader, you will:

• Lead the QA strategy, validation planning, and test execution for satellite-enabled connectivity solutions.

• Define end-to-end test architectures, automation frameworks, quality metrics, and continuous testing practices.

• Drive validation of LEO satellite, Starlink, LTE/5G, cellular gateway, and enterprise networking solutions.

• Lead root cause analysis, defect management, and quality improvement initiatives across complex networking systems.

• Mentor and guide QA engineers while collaborating with cross-functional engineering, product, and operations teams.

• Leverage AI-powered testing techniques and intelligent automation to improve product quality and engineering productivity.

• Influence technical direction, testing methodologies, and software quality standards across the organization.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of experience in QA, networking, wireless communications, or system validation, including technical leadership experience.

• Strong expertise in LEO satellite communications, Starlink connectivity, LTE/5G, cellular gateways, and wireless networking technologies.

• Deep understanding of IP networking including TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, and Ethernet networking.

• Hands-on experience with Wireshark, packet analysis, protocol debugging, Linux, and network validation tools.

• Experience building test automation frameworks and applying AI/ML-driven testing, intelligent automation, and continuous validation practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience validating Starlink-based connectivity or satellite communication solutions.

• Experience with industrial routers, IoT gateways, or edge computing platforms.

• Knowledge of wireless backhaul architectures and satellite communication frequency bands (L-band, Ku-band, Ka-band).

• Experience with network emulators, traffic generators, and cellular test environments.

• Understanding of LEO network performance metrics, including throughput, latency, mobility, coverage, and service availability.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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