Software QA Engineer

Meet the Team Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, scalability, and security of next-generation networking solutions across enterprise, cloud, and AI-driven infrastructures. We build comprehensive validation frameworks, automation platforms, and intelligent test systems that enable rapid innovation while maintaining the highest quality standards. As part of a highly collaborative engineering organization, you will work closely with development, product management, DevOps, customer support, and architecture teams to validate cutting-edge networking technologies and accelerate product delivery through automation and AI-powered workflows. Your Impact Define and drive test strategies for enterprise networking products, ensuring comprehensive coverage across functional, scale, performance, resiliency, security, and interoperability testing. Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python and modern automation technologies. Lead end-to-end validation of Layer 2, Layer 3, routing, switching, security, SD-WAN, and cloud networking features. Develop automated test suites for feature validation, regression testing, system integration testing, and customer deployment scenarios. Collaborate closely with software developers, architects, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into effective validation strategies. Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude, and VS Code extensions to improve productivity, automation quality, and test coverage. Build and optimize CI/CD-based testing pipelines to enable continuous validation and faster release cycles. Perform root-cause analysis of complex software and networking issues using protocol-level debugging and packet analysis tools. Drive quality metrics, risk assessment, defect prevention initiatives, and release readiness reviews. Mentor junior engineers in automation best practices, network troubleshooting, and quality engineering methodologies. Participate in customer escalations, reproducing field issues and validating fixes before release. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or related field. 8+ years of experience in Software QA, Network Testing, or System Validation. Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and technologies. Hands-on testing experience with:TCP/IP, IPv6VLANs, STP, EtherChannelARP, DNS, DHCPNAT, ACLs, FirewallQoS, NetFlowGRE, IPsec VPNsOSPF, BGP, EIGRPAAA, RADIUS, TACACS+High Availability and Redundancy protocols Strong experience in developing test automation using Python. Hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, YAML, and API-based validation frameworks. Experience using automation and testing frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, Unittest, or similar. Strong Linux fundamentals including shell scripting and troubleshooting. Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware ESXi, Docker, or Kubernetes. Preferred qualification Proficiency with Git and modern software development workflows. Strong debugging skills using tools such as:Wireshark tcpdumpIxia Spirent Network protocol analyzers Experience creating automated regression and system-level validation suites. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 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 scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.