Senior Software QA Engineer ? Python Automation (Wireless) (5 - 9 Years)

Job Description

Meet the Team Join Cisco Wireless, a dynamic division within Cisco Networking, at the forefront of Wi-Fi, wireless, and security technology. Our team is passionate about delivering best-in-class, intuitive networking solutions that empower organizations of all sizes. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your innovative ideas and expertise will shape the future of cloud-managed and on-prem wireless products used by customers across the globe. Your Impact As a System Test Development Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of Cisco?s enterprise wireless platforms. You will design and execute comprehensive system-level tests that validate our products in real-world scenarios, directly influencing customer satisfaction and the evolution of our technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work at scale, solve complex technical challenges, and make a tangible impact on the connectivity solutions powering businesses worldwide. Design, develop, and execute solution, scale, and performance tests for Cisco wireless platforms and products. Collaborate with firmware engineers, SREs, and product managers to build and validate robust wireless workflows and architectures. Identify, analyze, and resolve complex system-level performance bottlenecks and issues. Create and maintain detailed test plans to ensure end-to-end system validation, including edge cases. Lead and mentor team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of quality and innovation. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software or system quality assurance focused on enterprise wireless or networking products. Advanced scripting or automation skills using Python for test setup, orchestration, or data analysis. Proficiency with Linux systems and command-line tools for test execution and log analysis. Deep knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking protocols (e.g., Wireless LAN Controllers, Access Points, 802.11x, Wi-Fi 6E/7, VLAN, DHCP, IPv4/6). Hands-on experience using traffic generators such as IXIA for performance and scale testing. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with automated test frameworks. Experience debugging complex system-level issues and collaborating across product, development, and QA teams. Exposure to Cisco Wireless products or other enterprise-class networking hardware/software. Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, or CCIE. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to mentor and lead by example. 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.