Software Engineer II (Full Time) - United States

Cisco • San Jose, CA

7d • $111,700 - $203,100 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months)
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals, preferably in Python or a similar scripting language, with a basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and routing.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting system behavior.
• Curious and interested in AI-enabled engineering practices, including using AI tools to improve productivity.

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• paid holidays
• floating holiday
• paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• paid days off for personal wellness
• flexible vacation time off program
• sick time off
• paid time away to volunteer
• annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level