Quality Engineer – Solution Engineering

Cisco•Rtp, NC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cloud Security Engineering team at Cisco drives the technology that is redefining how global enterprises securely and seamlessly connect their networks, applications, and hybrid workforces. Within this organization, the Solution Engineering Quality team is responsible for end-to-end system, feature, and scale validation across the Cisco Secure Access and Cisco Umbrella platforms. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering group that thrives on technical experimentation, continuous learning, and close partnership with development, architecture, and product teams. By pushing the boundaries of Cloud Native SASE, SSE, and SD-WAN technologies, our team ensures that millions of users experience resilient, high-performance security every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
6+ years of professional experience in software quality engineering, system testing, or test automation.
Experience with programming and automation scripting using Python or Go (Golang).
Experience testing cloud-native architectures utilizing Docker containers, Kubernetes orchestration, and public cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services/GCP).
Experience with core networking protocols and VPN technologies (TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DTLS, IPsec, or IKEv2).

Nice To Haves

Domain expertise in Security Service Edge (SSE), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), SD-WAN, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), or Next-Generation Firewalls.
Experience testing high-throughput distributed network services (load balancers, reverse proxies, caching engines, SSL termination, or application firewalls).
Proven track record building and executing performance, scale, or chaos test suites (e.g., Locust, JMeter, or custom scale harnesses).
Experience working in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments with active participation in CI/CD pipeline integration and sprint retrospectives.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with effective technical communication across cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks to validate complex, multi-service Cloud Native architectures from concept through post-launch.
Evaluate and mitigate architectural risks across system functionality, performance, and scalability to prevent critical production regressions.
Collaborate with cross-functional development and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, analyze root causes, and accelerate time-to-resolution for system-level stability issues.
Drive continuous test innovation by benchmarking emerging technologies, libraries, and automation tools to elevate overall platform reliability.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses
performance-based incentive pay