Performance Test Engineer

About the role

The high-impact quality engineering team within Cisco’s Customer Experience (CX) organization is seeking a skilled Performance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is part of a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance three times a week in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute performance tests using load, stress, endurance, spike, and benchmarking tools like JMeter, NeoLoad, or LoadRunner.
• Create and maintain Python or Java scripts for utility creation and custom script development.
• Leverage AWS cloud infrastructure and log monitoring tools like Splunk to manage and monitor hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, using AI-assisted automation and deep telemetry.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable and resilient networking and cloud platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in performance testing methodologies, load, stress, endurance, spike, and benchmarking, and proficiency in Python or Java for automation.
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems, AWS cloud services, and observability tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, or Grafana.
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts and protocols.

Qualifications

• Applied experience with AI tools and generative AI approaches to optimize test scripts and streamline execution.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to bridge technical findings with team goals.
• A strong sense of ownership, drive, and attention to detail.

Skills

• Performance testing methodologies and tools (JMeter, NeoLoad, LoadRunner).
• Python or Java for automation and test execution.
• Linux/Unix operating systems and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Observability and APM tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana).
• Core networking concepts and protocols.

Benefits

Cisco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.

Additional benefits include:

• Flexible vacation time off program.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time off.
• Volunteer time off.
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles.
• Performance-based incentive pay for quota-based sales roles.

For quota-based sales roles, the full salary range includes base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.