This position offers hybrid work requiring three days of in-office attendance per week (Lysaker, Norway).
Upon applying, please upload your CV in English, and university grade transcript.
Meet the TeamAs a global technology leader, Cisco has been redefining how people connect, communicate, and collaborate for decades. At Cisco Norway we focus on Collaboration by designing video devices, desktops and digital whiteboards all packed in powerful, sustainable and beautiful products.
Located just outside of Oslo, our innovation center is home to 300+ passionate engineers working across hardware, software, mechanics, audio, media processing and artificial intelligence — from concept to product. We strive to create best-in-class video conferencing experiences by bringing together diverse teams and ideas under one roof.
The Cisco Lysaker Hardware Test team are looking for a creative and curious Hardware Test Engineer to join our QA team. You will be working closely with other test engineers as well as electronics, mechanics, embedded software, camera and audio teams to develop the next Cisco collaboration video products.
Your ImpactWe are a team of diverse and creative engineers, trying to uncover where the weak points of our technology are, and how they can be addressed. You will be part of a team with a variety of tasks, ranging from early prototype testing to developing larger automated test setups for various development testing of hardware and embedded software. This includes participating in creating new solutions for test setups and contributing to the development of new video collaboration products.
In this role, you will:
Be an important part of the product design development process, testing functionality and giving feedback
Design and build advanced test setups and environments
Be a key driver for the quality of our products
Work closely with colleagues from multiple disciplines to create great video conferencing solutions
Develop products that aim to be in the front line of sustainability
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience.
Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
Experience with Python programming.
Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for embedded product development and comprehensive hardware lifecycle involvement.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Enthusiastic about knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
FY26 Collab Hiring
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years related experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years related experience
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics
- Experience with Python programming
- Fluent in English
- Upload CV in English and university grade transcript upon applying
- Hybrid work onsite three days per week in Lysaker, Norway
- Passion for embedded product development and lifecycle involvement
- Exceptional attention to detail, creative problem-solving, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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