Software QA Technical Leader - Hypershield

Cisco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Software QA Technical Leader for their Hypershield team, responsible for driving automation strategies for next-gen Nexus products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality engineering and automation, working in an innovative, agile environment focused on AI integration and cloud security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering for cloud computing or network security products.
• Proficient in automation frameworks and Python.
• Experience with manual and automated testing for network devices.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation strategy for flagship security product within Cisco's Nexus line.
• Design and maintain automation frameworks for large-scale QA systems.
• Collaborate with dev teams to define test strategy and coverage.

Skills

Automation

Quality Engineering

Python

Collaboration

Debugging

AI Tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PyTest

Cisco Windsurf

Job description

Software QA Technical Leader - Hypershield

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This range is provided by Cisco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$138,800.00/yr - $241,700.00/yr

The application window is expected to close on: June 30, 2025 .

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s Hypershield team – a fast-paced innovation group building the industry’s first AI-native, secure data center fabric. Our team owns quality engineering for the control and data plane components of the Nexus smart switch, code-named Danceburg . We operate in a lean, high-impact environment that blends deep networking knowledge with modern agile and AI-driven test practices.

Your Impact

As a QA Technical Leader, you’ll drive the automation strategy for our flagship security product within Cisco’s next-gen Nexus line. You’ll set direction for quality engineering across data and control planes, design scalable test frameworks, and work actively to ensure rigorous automation and release efficiency. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about scale, collaboration, and staying at the forefront of innovation.

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for large-scale QA systems
• Collaborate with dev teams on control and data plane to define test strategy and coverage
• Lead automation initiatives using PyTest and internal AI-powered tools like Windsurf , co-pilot etc
• Ensure product quality through end-to-end automation while supporting manual test cycles when needed
• Take ownership of lab readiness and contribute to debugging/configuring test environments
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering for cloud computing or network security products
• Proficient in Python and PyTest or similar automation frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in manual and automating tests for network devices or simulation environments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a QA lead, taking ownership of automation strategy across teams
• E xperience testing network security or SaaS products end-to-end
• Strong understanding of Linux-based environments and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)
• Familiarity with configuring and managing Cisco or similar networking hardware in lab environments
• Familiarity with Go, C++, or P4 used in control/data plane implementations
• Comfortable working independently in global lab services environments (e.g., switch configuration, IP provisioning)
• Ability to work across CLI-based systems and troubleshoot in lab-based test environments
• Proficiency using AI tools for code generation or automation (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cisco Windsurf)
  
  

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. Simply put – we power the future.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Networking Products

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