Meraki’s vision:

Simplicity. At Cisco Meraki, we believe that by simplifying powerful technology we can free passionate people to focus on their mission. Our cloud managed products are making IT easier, faster, and smarter. Simplified and smarter networking means that businesses run more smoothly, and more people have reliable access to the information they need.

About the team:

You will join the Cellular Software Engineering team that is responsible for cellular technology, Security and SD-WAN products. You will use your skills to help test in delivering high-quality cellular products. You will drive nightly feature tests across the latest firmware images to performance testing of all kinds. We run large scale testing to measure how small changes could impact our performance. Our automation testing framework is being used across software engineering, and we continue to make it more intuitive. You will be a domain expert on the cellular side. You will use 3GPP and cellular protocol expertise to define and invent the next level of cellular evolution on the platform side. 

The opportunity:

Our products are used in over a million networks and our customers rely on our products to serve tens of millions of people. With the large footprint that we have, quality is our highest priority. We are looking for a cellular test engineer who is as passionate about quality as we are. Your expertise in cellular technology will make a direct impact on the success of next-generation cellular appliances which will contribute greatly to our business.

A day in the life:

You will participate in an agile team that is passionate about delivering next-generation cellular appliances to customers. You will contribute to architecture cellular products so it is easy to deploy and debug by our customers. You will define test plans and network topologies from the ground up that has the ability to dynamically change on the fly. You will have an in-house automation framework at your disposal as well as APIs to hook into for further automation. You will have the autonomy to craft and implement a solution as well as the knowledge and experience of team members to help you along the way.

In addition to software testing, you may have a chance to work on our latest hardware appliances from an early phase of development. You will get to learn some of the cool technologies inside the box. Through testing you will gain firsthand knowledge about the performance and be able to guide the team in improving the quality before we release the product.

What we look for in your background:

• 5+ years of experience in computer networking focus role.
• Deep understanding of LTE and 5G architectures and use of it on modem side.
• Hands on experience on R&S , Amarisoft , real MME/Enodeb and use of EPC.
• Expertise on 3GPP protocol should be fluent with NAS protocol, RRC and modem SDK.
• Good understanding of AT command infrastructure as well as QMI. 
• Should be able to decode using QXDM. 
• 5G network slicing, trends in 5G technology.
• Role demands an expert, who is well known in 4G/5G area. 
• Idea candidates should be able to innovate on the Meraki MG product line. Prior patents on Cellular domain.
• Must have shown history in delivering cellular products.
• Experience in scaling or performance testing using equipment such as Ixia or Spirent.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Ruby or Python.
• Strong knowledge of core network protocols like TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, etc.
• Passionate about automation testing.

Bonus points if you have:

• Worked with Layer 3 dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, etc. and cloud computing.
• Worked with virtualization or container technology, such as ESXi, Xen, Docker, etc.
• Used development infrastructure tools such as Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, and JIRA.
• Experience and participation in Cisco live or Mobile World Congress as inventor is a big plus.

Meraki is based in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco, with beautiful views of the Oracle Ballpark and the Bay beyond. You will have access to an onsite gym, multiple kitchens stocked with high quality snacks, a coffee bar, catered lunches every day, and a generous benefits package.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.