Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Hybrid, RTP, NC Location: USA-RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK Full time Job Description: This is a hybrid role at the RTP, NC office. Meet the Team The Cisco MX (Cloud-managed security and SD-WAN) QA team takes pride in ensuring the end-to-end system of the Meraki MX and Cisco Catalyst product line is ready to use. The team works on, but is not limited to, testing customer use cases, integration testing, scalability testing, stress and longevity testing. This team is also responsible for qualifying security services such as malware detection, URL filtering, web security, IPS, threat modeling, SD-WAN and SaaS/IaaS security capabilities all through a single Dashboard. 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. Your Impact - Develop a strong understanding of Cisco Meraki MX use cases and workflows in customer environments. - Collaborate with Product Managers and development teams to represent QA in requirements and design discussions. - Create and execute test strategies, reporting results and metrics to ensure feature quality. - Build and maintain automation scripts to support CI/CD and improve regression test coverage. - Drive innovation by applying AI-driven ideas and contributing to feature development with a Test Driven Development approach. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree, combined with 7 years of related experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, or in routing or SD-WAN domains, or Master's Degree of Science Degree in Computer Science, combined with 4 years of related experience or PhD, combined with 1 year of related experience. - 3+ years of Automation/Development experience. - Proficiency in writing quality feature development code with one of the programming languages such as: Ruby, Python, C, C++, Golang and hands-on experience with AI coding tools and Gen-AI prompting techniques. - In-depth knowledge of SDWAN, Security, Layer-2(VLAN/802.1Q), and Layer-3 (BGP/IP/OSPF/VPN/IPSec/NAT) and are at ease to ramp up quickly on new technologies and concepts. - Good understanding of traffic generators such as TRex, Linux Tools, Spirent, IXIA, etc and ability to explore tools and techniques to improvise testing. Preferred Qualifications - AI usage day-in and day-out. - Feature bug fixing with better quality in Firmware or Backend or UI. - The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to peers and management. - Research of applications and Framework experience – Obtained patent(s), Published Whitepaper / Yellow paper on embedded solutions. - Experience with developing frameworks for CI/CD pipelines.​ - Working experience with Cisco Meraki and/or Cisco Catalyst Devices Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve 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 you’ll 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $137,000.00 to $200,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: - 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees - 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco - Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees - Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) - 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next - Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members - Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: - .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; - 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; - 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and - Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $165,000.00 - $277,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $146,700.00 - $247,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level professionals experienced in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, research literature review, and structured scientific evaluation. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on: - Biological feasibility review - Pathogen biology analysis - Laboratory protocol interpretation - Molecular biology workflow assessment - Primary literature evaluation - High-quality project execution Selected professionals will apply their advanced biological science expertise to: - Review complex scientific materials - Assess biological reasoning - Prepare structured written outputs - Support accurate, evidence-based scientific review workflows Qualifications - PhD in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field - Strong understanding of biological feasibility, pathogen biology, laboratory protocols, and molecular biology techniques - Familiarity with methods such as cloning, PCR, cell culture, assay workflows, or related biological research techniques - Experience interpreting primary research literature in relevant biological or biosecurity-adjacent areas - Strong analytical thinking and written communication skills - Ability to translate complex biological concepts into clear, structured scientific review outputs Requirements - PhD in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field is strongly preferred - Publication record, postdoctoral research, academic research, industry research, or applied laboratory experience is highly relevant - U.S. person status and current location in a Five Eyes country may be relevant depending on project requirements Benefits - Apply PhD-level biological science expertise to structured remote project work - Contribute to high-quality biological feasibility review, scientific reasoning assessment, and literature-based evaluation - Work on flexible assignments aligned with your biology, microbiology, virology, or immunology background - Use your scientific judgment in a focused, rigorous review environment - Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation Contract Details - Independent contractor role - Fully remote with flexible scheduling - Part-time commitment depending on project availability - Competitive rates between $115–$135 per hour depending on expertise - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise - Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy: https://www.24-mag.com/privacy-policy

Role Description The Research Fellow, Pharma Toxicology, will provide comprehensive, cross functional preclinical expertise to internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on toxicology, and related scientific disciplines that support pharmaceutical development, and ongoing lifecycle management. The Research Fellow will represent the department by delivering clear, professional, and effective communication, both written and verbal, to ensure a strong and credible first impression across all interactions. - Lead nonclinical safety assessments strategies for pharmaceuticals, over the counter products, and consumer goods. - Ensure that nonclinical development plans and their execution align with overall product development objectives, lifecycle management activities, and key regulatory expectations and milestones. - Oversee the generation, interpretation, and communication of essential nonclinical data to enable successful clinical development, regulatory submissions/registrations, product launch, ongoing market support, and compliance activities. - Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members to support their scientific and professional development. Manage toxicology staff. - Stay current with evolving industry standards, regulatory guidance, and scientific best practices, integrating relevant updates into new product development and assessing their impact on existing products. - Author, review, and approve technical documents and scientific reports as needed to support departmental deliverables. - Collaborate and interface effectively with cross functional partners—including Product Development, Clinical Development, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Compliance—to support program objectives. - Partner with international company sites to address nonclinical safety requirements for country specific submissions, registrations, and ongoing business needs. - Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental processes, standards, and best practices. Qualifications - Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline - 12+ years of relevant Pharmaceutical industry experience - Experience in ophthalmology drug development is highly desirable - DABT preferred Benefits - Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date - 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution - Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match - Employee Incentive Bonus - Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees) - Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

Role Description PNNL's Future Computing Technologies group seeks an accomplished Post Doctoral Researcher to explore methods for the characterization, modeling, and orchestration of AI-assisted scientific workflows; the scalable and efficient orchestration of workflows on mixtures of HPC and cloud resources; the management of distributed datasets. Relevant research topics include: - Seamless hybrid computing: Enabling adaptive workflows and pipelines that seamlessly bridge and span DOE's HPC, private-cloud and federated data sources. - Agentic scientific workflows: Effectively mapping agentic workflows to the most appropriate DOE cloud and HPC resources while managing access to sensor inputs and facilitating intelligent interactions with remote datasets. - Quality-of-service for science: Ensuring workflow-enabled experiments observe, assess, and react under hard time constraints. Allowing scientists to specify computing policies to ensure that live scientific experiments obtain only the necessary compute resources for making time-critical decisions. The successful applicant will work within the Future Computing Technologies group and have demonstrated expertise in a topic closely related to continuum computing, distributed and parallel computing, memory and storage systems, performance and workload modeling, telemetry, and characterization. The researcher should be creative, self-motivated, and familiar with publishing at top-tier venues. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university. - Preferred Qualifications: - PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied/Computational Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related field. - Familiar with topics such as distributed and continuum computing, vector databases, performance modeling, storage and memory systems, etc. Requirements - Not Applicable for Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment. - This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Benefits - Medical insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Robust telehealth care options - Several mental health benefits - Free wellness coaching - Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts - Basic life insurance - Disability insurance* - Employee assistance program - Business travel insurance - Tuition assistance - Relocation - Backup childcare - Legal benefits - Supplemental parental bonding leave - Surrogacy and adoption assistance - Fertility support - Company-funded pension plan* - 401(k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year Company Description Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.