Software Engineer II (Full Time) - United States ENG/CPO/WTG ETR
About The Position
The Cisco Wireless Test & Automation team ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of next-generation wireless products. We work closely with development, platform, and system teams to validate features, automate test coverage, and reproduce real-world customer scenarios at scale. Our work directly impacts the experience of millions of users relying on Cisco wireless infrastructure. 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
- Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Computer Science/Computer Engineering.
- 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
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
- 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, and 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, and 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 (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
