Your Impact 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. In This Role, You Will 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 Minimum Qualification Have a Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 1-3 years of experience 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 Preferred Qualification 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) 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 fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Disclaimer To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. Please be advised that any communication from Cisco about careers will: be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career site begin with screening or an interview originate from a Cisco email address, and be conducted across email, phone, or WebEx Cisco will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process or ask you for money in any way. If you have been requested to apply for a role or have received an offer from a site other than https://careers.cisco.com or cisco.wd5.myworkday.com, do not provide any personal identifying information, including your Aadhaar or other personal identifying number, birth certificate, banking information, driver's license, or passport. If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. Cisco bears no responsibility, and cannot be held liable, for any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to recruiting scams. Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.

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