Software QA Engineer at Cisco

The Wireless Test & Automation team plays an important role in ensuring Cisco's networking solutions meet the highest standards of reliability, stability, and performance before they reach customers. Engineers on this team collaborate closely with software developers, platform engineers, and system architects to verify new features, reproduce customer-reported issues, automate repetitive testing tasks, and improve overall product quality.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience with enterprise networking devices, wireless technologies, Python automation, and AI-assisted engineering tools while contributing to products used by millions of users worldwide.

If you enjoy understanding how systems work, identifying software defects, automating manual tasks, and continuously improving product quality, this role offers an excellent environment to develop your technical skills and grow your engineering career.

What You'll Do

As a Software QA Engineer, you will participate in every stage of the software testing lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include designing comprehensive test strategies, executing functional and regression testing, automating test cases, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Design and execute test plans for Cisco wireless networking products.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and related scripting tools.

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.

• Analyze test execution reports and identify software defects.

• Reproduce customer-reported issues in controlled lab environments.

• Configure and maintain networking testbeds using routers, switches, and wireless access points.

• Work closely with software developers to investigate bugs and verify fixes.

• Improve automation coverage to reduce manual testing efforts.

• Use AI-powered engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor to enhance productivity.

• Document test results and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Cisco is looking for candidates who possess strong technical fundamentals along with an eagerness to learn enterprise networking technologies.

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 1–3 years of software testing or automation experience.

• Strong programming knowledge in Python or another scripting language.

• Understanding of software testing principles and quality assurance methodologies.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.

• Basic understanding of DHCP, DNS, and routing concepts.

• Excellent analytical and debugging abilities.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• A detail-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills can strengthen your application:

• Experience working with routers, switches, or wireless access points.

• Knowledge of Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11 standards.

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.

• Experience creating automation frameworks.

• Basic understanding of Continuous Integration (CI/CD).

• Experience using Git for version control.

• Knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques.

• Exposure to enterprise networking environments through projects or internships.

• CCNA certification or willingness to pursue it.

Technologies You'll Work With

During this role, you'll gain hands-on experience with several modern technologies and enterprise tools, including:

• Python

• Wireless Networking

• TCP/IP

• DHCP

• DNS

• Routing Protocols

• Linux

• Git

• Test Automation Frameworks

• AI-assisted Coding Tools

• Routers

• Switches

• Wireless Access Points

• Enterprise Test Labs

Working with these technologies will help you build valuable experience in both software engineering and networking domains.

Why Join Cisco?

Cisco has been at the forefront of networking innovation for more than four decades. The company develops technologies that connect businesses, governments, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and millions of users around the world.

Joining Cisco means becoming part of an engineering culture that values innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Employees have opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise products, modern automation frameworks, cloud-connected networking solutions, and AI-enabled engineering practices.

As part of the Wireless Test & Automation team, you'll gain exposure to real production environments, advanced testing methodologies, and global engineering teams while contributing to products trusted by organizations worldwide.

Cisco also encourages continuous professional development by supporting certification programs, technical learning, and cross-functional collaboration, helping engineers build long-term careers in software quality engineering, network automation, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networking.

About Cisco

Cisco is a global technology company specializing in networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, collaboration, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Its products help organizations securely connect people, devices, applications, and data across physical and digital environments.

With a strong focus on innovation, Cisco continues to invest in artificial intelligence, automation, cloud technologies, and next-generation networking solutions. The company's collaborative work culture, commitment to employee growth, and industry-leading technologies make it one of the most sought-after employers for software and networking professionals.

ATS Keywords

Software QA Engineer • Python • Test Automation • Quality Assurance • Wireless Networking • TCP/IP • DHCP • DNS • Routing • Linux • Git • Regression Testing • Functional Testing • Network Testing • Wi-Fi • IEEE 802.11 • Debugging • Enterprise Networking • Automation Framework • CI/CD • Problem Solving • CCNA