As a QA / Automation Engineer, you will contribute to validating Cisco’s wireless platforms by writing test plans, developing automation, and analyzing system behavior. You will gain hands-on experience with real networking environments, lab setups, and modern AI-assisted development tools.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy breaking systems, understanding how they work, and ensuring high-quality product delivery.
In This Role, You Will
- 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
Minimum Qualification
- Have a Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 1-3 years of experience
- Have strong programming fundamentals, preferably in Python (or similar scripting language)
- Have a basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing basics)
- Have strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Are curious, detail-oriented, and enjoy troubleshooting system behavior
- Are interested in AI-enabled engineering practices and using AI tools to improve productivity
Preferred Qualification
- Exposure to networking devices (routers, switches, access points) through coursework, labs, or internships
- Familiarity with setting up small network environments
- Basic understanding of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi / 802.11)
- Certifications such as CCNA (or working toward it)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience
- Strong programming fundamentals, preferably in Python or a similar scripting language
- Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and routing
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in AI-enabled engineering practices and AI productivity tools
- Exposure to routers, switches, or access points through coursework, labs, or internships
- Familiarity with setting up small network environments
- Basic understanding of wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and 802.11
- CCNA certification or progress toward certification
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and expert second-opinion services. These offerings are positioned as a core pillar of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as expansive, with quarterly company-wide “Days for Me,” paid holidays and vacation, volunteer time, emergency leave, and a year-end shutdown in many locations. This breadth helps employees disconnect and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is emphasized through extended paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving assistance, adoption support, and resources for parents and caregivers. These programs are presented as global offerings, with specifics determined locally.
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