New

Software QA Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, California, Carlsbad
May 14, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: May 19, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team We are Cisco's optics engineering product development team, developing world-class, leading-edge, silicon-photonics based optical transceiver products. You will be part of a growing team primarily involved in the characterization, validation, and reliability of current and next generation transceivers implemented in industry standard modules and custom integrated/on-board optics. Your Impact We are looking for a talented and experienced Software QA Engineer to join our team and be a hands-on contributor for Cisco's silicon photonics integrated circuits for next generation products for 100, 200 and 400G per Lambda solutions. You will design, develop, build, and test new and existing test software written in C and Python to test custom silicon and optical transceiver modules. Specific responsibilities include: Test automation framework development (Python based) to support production test Including maintenance, support, and enhancements Product-specific test script development- Unit and system level test script development Tool/Engineering support development Python API development as needed Python GUI development (PyQt, Tkinter), optional C++ (Qt) Device/instrument management API development (connections, hardware state, etc.) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer / Computer Science Engineering (or equivalent/related) and 7+ years of industry experience OR Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer / Computer Science Engineering (or equivalent/related) and 4+ years of industry experience Experience with Python & C programming languages Experience with high-speed digital communications/transmission Experience with test automation development for networking hardware Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic and/or optical circuit operations Experience with data processing and statistical analysis Demonstrated ability in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging Proven skills in teamwork, communication, and organization Lab and measurement experience, including with related lab instruments such as network traffic analyzers, bit error rate testers, etc. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!