QA Automation Engineer II – Wireless (AI-Driven Testing)

Cisco Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a QA/Automation Engineer to validate wireless platforms by writing test plans, building automation, and analyzing system behavior. You will work with real networking labs and AI-assisted development tools to ensure high-quality product delivery.

You will gain hands-on experience with lab setups, routers, switches, and access points, collaborating with cross-functional teams to debug issues and improve testing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 0 years of work experience or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.
• Education should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering or related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals, preferably Python, with basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing).
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Curious about AI-enabled engineering practices, including using AI tools to improve productivity.

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, APs).
• Collaborate with development and platform teams to debug and resolve issues.
• Learn and apply AI-assisted tools (Copilot, Cursor) to improve testing efficiency and automation.

Skills

Python

Automation

Networking basics

Debugging

AI tools

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Copilot

Cursor

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a QA/Automation Engineer to validate wireless platforms by writing test plans, building automation, and analyzing system behavior. You will work with real networking labs and AI-assisted development tools to ensure high-quality product delivery.

You will gain hands-on experience with lab setups, routers, switches, and access points, collaborating with cross-functional teams to debug issues and improve testing efficiency.