Wireless QA & Automation Engineer - AI-Driven Testing

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a QA / Automation Engineer to validate wireless platforms through test plans, automation, and analysis in real networking labs. You will gain hands-on experience with lab environments and AI-assisted development tools.

This role involves writing tests for wireless features, developing Python automation, reproducing issues in controlled labs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality and reliability across Cisco's wireless products.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree with 0 years of work experience or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of work experience.
• Qualifying fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering or related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals, preferably in Python, with a basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and routing).
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting system behavior.
• Curious and interested in 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, 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

Test plan development

Automation scripting

Python

Lab testing

Testbed setup

Debugging

AI tool familiarity (Copilot, Cursor)

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Network Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Copilot

Cursor

Networking basics

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a QA / Automation Engineer to validate wireless platforms through test plans, automation, and analysis in real networking labs. You will gain hands-on experience with lab environments and AI-assisted development tools.

This role involves writing tests for wireless features, developing Python automation, reproducing issues in controlled labs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality and reliability across Cisco's wireless products.