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QA / Automation Engineer

Salary

$125,700 - $203,100 per year

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Description

The Cisco Wireless team ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of next-generation wireless products. As a QA / Automation Engineer, you will contribute to validating Cisco’s wireless platforms by writing test plans, developing automation, and analyzing system behavior.

In This Role, You Will:

  • Write and execute test plans and test cases for wireless features and systems
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python or similar languages
  • Analyze test results and identify issues, inconsistencies, or performance gaps
  • Reproduce customer and system issues in controlled lab environments
  • Assist in setting up and maintaining testbeds and lab environments (routers, switches, access points)
  • Collaborate with development and platform teams to debug and resolve issues
  • Learn and apply AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to improve testing efficiency and automation

Minimum Qualification:

  • A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
  • A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.

Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering or a related field.

  • Strong programming fundamentals, preferably in Python or a similar scripting language, with a basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and routing.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting system behavior.
  • Curious and interested in AI-enabled engineering practices, including using AI tools to improve productivity.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Exposure to networking devices (routers, switches, access points) through coursework, labs, or internships
  • Familiarity with setting up small network environments
  • Basic understanding of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi / 802.11)
  • Certifications such as CCNA (or working toward it)

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Paid time away (10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees)
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Wi-Fi / 802.11
  • CCNA
  • networking devices
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