Technical Lead Engineer

System and solution test for the next generation modular router supporting enterprise and service provider market applications. Responsibilities include characterization of the platform performance, scaling limits, feature interaction and customer scenario verification.
Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures.

Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues.
Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation.
Ideal candidate should have following skills:
Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, L3VPN, ACL, QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.

Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.

Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.