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Here's the JD: Meet the Team Within Cisco's Product Operations, we transform engineering innovation into products that power the internet from enterprise networks to the world's most demanding hyper-scaler AI infrastructure. Our Manufacturing Test Development team sits at the critical intersection of design engineering and global manufacturing, ensuring that Cisco's most complex systems are launched with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and scale. We are a cross-functional, globally connected team collaborating closely with Hardware, Software, and Supply Chain partners across multiple time zones to bring next-generation products to life. Our work directly impacts the reliability and performance of Cisco's high-end router portfolio, including our latest AI-optimized hyper-scaler platforms. If you thrive on solving hard problems at the edge of what's technically possible, this is the team for you. Your Impact As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, you will develop end-to-end test strategy for Cisco's next-generation hyper-scaler AI high-end routers, from Design for Testability (DFT) assessments through to 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 to accelerate resolution. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across Hardware, Software, and Supply Chain to coordinate proto-build support and ensure seamless production ramp. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics & Communication, or Computer Science Engineering with 0 to 2 years of experience.Basic understanding of product development processes from concept through end-of-lifePython scripting skillsData Analytics Basic knowledge on hardware protocols I2C, SPI, etc. Preferred Qualifications Test Automation using Python Data Analytics & Data Science Strong communication skills both verbal and written Willing to work with global teams at different time zones Self-driven and adaptable Problem solving skills Presentation skills Why Cisco At Cisco, were revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. Weve 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 youll 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. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.