CX Performance Test Engineer: AI-Driven Testing (Hybrid)

Cisco; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to architect and execute comprehensive testing suites (load, stress, endurance) across UI, API and back-end layers, with hybrid in-office three days a week in San Jose, CA. You will diagnose bottlenecks in Linux, AWS and enterprise networking while embedding automated guardrails into CI/CD.

This role emphasizes AI-assisted testing, scalable no-code harnesses, and translating system metrics into optimization strategies to improve global customer

Qualifications

• 5+ years in performance testing or related field.
• Experience with load, stress, endurance, spike testing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency with Python or Java for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute testing suites across UI, API, and back-end layers.
• Diagnose bottlenecks in Linux, AWS, and enterprise networks.
• Embed automated performance guardrails into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Performance testing

Scripting (Python/Java)

Linux/Unix

AWS basics

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

JMeter

NeoLoad

LoadRunner

Splunk

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to architect and execute comprehensive testing suites (load, stress, endurance) across UI, API and back-end layers, with hybrid in-office three days a week in San Jose, CA. You will diagnose bottlenecks in Linux, AWS and enterprise networking while embedding automated guardrails into CI/CD.

This role emphasizes AI-assisted testing, scalable no-code harnesses, and translating system metrics into optimization strategies to improve global customer