Test Development Engineering Technical Leader

Overview

Lead end-to-end manufacturing test development for Cisco's high-end router portfolio, including AI-optimized hyper-scaler platforms, from DFT assessments through mass production readiness.

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end test strategy from Design for Testability (DFT) assessments through mass production readiness.
• Drive the development and deployment of board and system-level automated functional test processes at contract manufacturing sites globally, ensuring maximum test coverage and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop robust Python-based test automation scripts and leverage data analytics to continuously improve test capacity, yield, and overall product quality.
• Serve as the expert resource for product failure analysis and fault isolation, guiding debug processes at both component and system level.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across Hardware, Software, and Supply Chain to coordinate proto-build support and ensure seamless production ramp.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, or Computer Science Engineering.
• 8+ years of advanced experience in product test and validation within a multinational corporate environment.
• Expert-level understanding of hardware development processes from concept through end-of-life, including manufacturing test solutions such as ICT and Boundary Scan (BSCAN).
• Deep proficiency in Ethernet technologies (10/100/400/800G) and hardware protocols including I2C, SPI, PCIe, and SerDes.
• Advanced Python scripting skills with demonstrated experience developing automated test frameworks and analytics-driven improvement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, resolve technical conflicts, and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience specifying, developing, and procuring test fixtures and traffic test solutions including Spirent or IXIA for high-speed interface validation.
• Proven track record to lead Design for Testability (DFT) assessments and define risk mitigation plans in partnership with hardware and software engineering teams.
• Experience supporting proto-builds and driving mass production readiness across globally distributed contract manufacturing sites.
• Dedicated and adaptable, with a track record of effective collaboration across global time zones.