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As a member of Cisco's UCS Server team, you will be involved in the development and maintenance of Operating System and Peripheral Support matrices for Cisco's industry-leading UCS General Purpose and AI servers. Your role will include working with cutting-edge technologies such as next-generation Intel and AMD processors, Nvidia GPUs, PCIe Gen 6 I/O adapters, and modern storage solutions. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience with Cisco Intersight, a cloud-based data center infrastructure management platform. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, product management, and customer success to drive innovation in data center orchestration, automation, and product development. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who excels in fast-paced environments, communicates effectively, takes ownership, and is dedicated to delivering customer value. The ideal candidate for this position is a highly skilled engineer with deep technical expertise in data center and cloud-native technologies. You should thrive in fast-paced environments and be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful business impact. Your passion for solving complex technical challenges and driving innovation will set you apart, along with your strong product-oriented approach and ability to collaborate within small, dedicated teams. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct system testing across multiple operating systems (ESXi, Windows, Linux) and identify issues using sophisticated debugging tools, log analysis, and diagnostic techniques. - Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define the OS Support Matrix for Cisco UCS Servers and ensure OS functionality across the supported platforms. - Work with OS vendors to align with their roadmap and maintain an up-to-date OS support strategy for UCS Servers. - Design and implement Python-based automation solutions to streamline testing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce test cycle times. - Plan, validate, and implement test cases to ensure OS functionality on UCS Servers, addressing issues related to BIOS, drivers, or hardware. - Drive improvements in regression testing and optimize test execution through meaningful metrics and analysis. - Evaluate, recommend, and implement testing tools to enhance execution, coverage, and overall testing outcomes. - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to address issues identified during testing and propose solutions. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. - 6-10 years of hands-on QA experience in product testing for enterprise solutions. - Hands-on experience with operating systems including VMware, Windows, and Linux. - Proven experience with Data Center servers, storage arrays, and networking protocols including FC, FCoE, and iSCSI. - Exposure to a variety of automation frameworks and scripting tools. Cisco is committed to embracing individuality and believes in the power of unique talents coming together to create something extraordinary. As a leader in cloud-based software, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning, Cisco continues to evolve and innovate. Join us in empowering digital transformation for our customers and driving change in the business landscape.,
