Software Quality Assurance Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States
About The Position
This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. We are a collaborative and supportive engineering team dedicated to building high-quality software experiences for Cisco customers worldwide. Our team partners closely with developers and product managers to ensure every software release is secure, reliable, and performant. As a distributed group of twelve engineers, we foster an inclusive environment centered around continuous learning, teamwork, and active mentorship. You will work directly with modern testing frameworks and cloud platforms while helping shape our automated quality strategy from day one.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience; or An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience; or High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience. Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Hands-on programming or scripting experience in Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Go gained through academic coursework, projects, or internships.
- Foundational understanding of software quality assurance methodologies, including test case design, functional testing, and defect tracking.
- Experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts using testing libraries or frameworks such as PyTest, JUnit, Selenium, or Postman and familiarity with version control systems such as Git and fundamental concepts of continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to API testing tools and RESTful web service validation techniques.
- Basic understanding of Linux operating systems, command-line utilities, and container tools like Docker.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint workflows, and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills with an enthusiasm for learning new software technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset when partnering with cross-functional development teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute test plans to identify software defects early in the development lifecycle.
- Develop automated test scripts using modern programming languages to increase test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
- Partner with software developers to perform root-cause analysis on bug reports and accelerate issue resolution.
- Integrate automated tests into continuous integration pipelines to maintain high product reliability and support frequent software deployments.
- Document testing procedures and quality guidelines to facilitate knowledge sharing and uphold engineering standards across the team.
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
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 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
- 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)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 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 (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
