Software Development Test Engineer

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Nebraska; In loco; USD 129.000 - 185.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a Wi‑Fi QA Engineer to own test areas from requirements through release, building Python-based automation integrated with CI/CD pipelines. You will perform deep-dive root cause analysis using packet captures, telemetry, RF data, and diagnostics, and spearhead AI-assisted test generation and defect triage.

Preferred candidates have strong TCP/IP networking knowledge, 802.11 expertise, and experience with enterprise Wi‑Fi deployments.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience or Masters + 3 years in software quality engineering or system integration testing.
• Experience with enterprise Wi‑Fi and IEEE 802.11; strong troubleshooting with packet captures, logs, telemetry, and CLI tools.

Mansioni

• Own assigned test areas from requirements review through release.
• Design and implement integration plans covering functionality, interoperability, performance, scale, and security.
• Build and maintain Python-based automation integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform deep-dive root cause analysis using packet captures, telemetry, RF data, and system diagnostics.
• Lead use of AI agents for test generation, log analysis, and defect triage with structured workflows.

Conoscenze

Network engineering

Python programming

Test automation

Packet analysis

Troubleshooting

AI for testing

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Master's degree

Strumenti

Wireshark

iPerf

CI/CD platforms

Git

Containers

Descrizione del lavoro

The application window is expected to close on: 12/17/2026

Meet the team Cisco Networking’s Wireless Engineering System Integration Test team validates end-to-end enterprise Wi‑Fi solutions, spanning access points, controllers, switches, and cloud platforms. We ensure high-performing, secure connectivity in complex, customer‑representative environments. You will partner with cross‑functional engineering teams, employing advanced automation and emerging AI tools to accelerate validation, improve failure analysis, and drive product excellence.

Your impact

As a Wi‑Fi QA Engineer, you will own assigned test areas from requirements review through release. You will design and implement integration plans covering functionality, interoperability, performance, scale, and security. You will build and maintain Python‑based automation integrated into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure rigorous, repeatable testing. When issues arise, you will perform deep‑dive root cause analysis using packet captures, telemetry, RF data, and system diagnostics. You will spearhead the use of AI agents for test generation, log analysis, and defect triage, applying RAG and structured workflows to improve test coverage and investigation efficiency.

Success in this role means identifying critical system-level defects early, optimizing lab productivity, and serving as a trusted quality partner who champions technical excellence across the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field+ 5 years of experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in software quality engineering, system integration testing, network engineering, or a related field, including testing sophisticated networked or distributed systems, and knowledge of enterprise Wi‑Fi and IEEE 802.11.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, switching, routing, multicast, QoS, and network authentication; strong troubleshooting skills with packet captures, logs, telemetry, and command‑line tools.
• Expertise in Python or a comparable programming language, with experience developing and maintaining automated tests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing enterprise access points, wireless LAN controllers, and cloud‑managed networking; knowledge of Wi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 6E, or Wi‑Fi 7, including roaming, RF behavior, spectrum use, and client interoperability.
• Expertise with WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP, identity services, and wireless security.
• Experience with high availability, redundancy, software upgrades, large‑scale deployments, or system performance; familiarity with Wireshark, iPerf, traffic generators, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, or wireless packet capture.
• Experience with REST APIs, Git, containers, test frameworks, and CI/CD platforms.
• Experience using generative AI or AI agents for test creation, log analysis, troubleshooting, or defect management; familiarity with agent evaluation, retrieval, tool security, guardrails, and human review.
• Cisco Enterprise Switching or Wireless certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or CCIE Enterprise Wireless are a plus.
• Experience with complex failures, and collaborate across engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently.

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 $128,600.00 to $184,900.00 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.

New York City Metro Area: $155,000.00 - $256,000.00

Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state: $138,100.00 - $227,900.00

* 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.

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn’t just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.