QA & Automation Engineer I, Wireless Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a QA / Automation Engineer to validate wireless platforms by writing test plans, developing automation, and analyzing system behavior.

You will gain hands-on experience with real networking environments, lab setups, and AI-assisted development tools. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in CS/CE or related field, strong Python skills, and a keen interest in AI-enabled engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field completed recently or upcoming.
• Strong programming fundamentals and Python or similar scripting language.
• Basic networking concepts: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing.
• Analytical, debugging and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Curiosity about AI-enabled engineering practices and related tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Lab automation

Networking basics

AI tool usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

Copilot

Cursor

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a QA / Automation Engineer to validate wireless platforms by writing test plans, developing automation, and analyzing system behavior.

You will gain hands-on experience with real networking environments, lab setups, and AI-assisted development tools. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in CS/CE or related field, strong Python skills, and a keen interest in AI-enabled engineering practices.