Senior Software Development Test Engineer

Cisco

. Define and develop testing strategies, frameworks, automation, and environments for software agents across Unix, Linux, and Windows platforms .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $167,700 - $245,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing automated testing strategies and frameworks across diverse environments, including Unix, Linux, and Windows. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and reliability through continuous testing and integration.

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Automated Software TestingKubernetesTesting Framework DevelopmentGolang ProgrammingContinuous Testing

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingSoftware TestingTesting StrategiesPerformance TestingReliability TestingTest Result AnalysisSoftware Development LifecycleRuntime Security ConceptsHost-Based Firewall ConceptsInfrastructure Automation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TerraformOpenShiftRancherVirtual MachinesContainersCloud Environments

Industry Keywords

Agile DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringNetwork PoliciesWorkload Information

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftTerraformUnixGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and develop testing strategies, frameworks, automation, and environments for software agents across Unix, Linux, and Windows platforms
Design automated tests that continuously evaluate functionality, reliability, performance, and quality over extended periods
Build and maintain automated testing infrastructure for virtual machines, containers, and cloud-based environments
Develop testing approaches for agents collecting workload and network information, enforcing network policies, protecting containerized environments, and providing runtime security
Integrate automated testing into the software development and product delivery lifecycle
Analyze test results, identify software defects and reliability issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Collaborate with software engineers and cross-functional teams from product conceptualization through production deployment
Define, design, and develop testing capabilities that continuously measure and improve software-agent quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Experience testing complex software products or systems
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience developing or implementing automated software testing
Experience across the software development lifecycle and shipping software products into production
Preferred: experience designing and developing complex software testing frameworks, strategies, or infrastructure
Preferred: experience with OpenShift and Rancher
Preferred: experience with Terraform or other infrastructure automation technologies
Preferred: experience testing software across virtual machines, containers, cloud, or distributed environments
Preferred: knowledge of runtime security concepts
Preferred: knowledge of host-based firewall concepts
Preferred: experience programming in Golang
Preferred: experience with continuous testing, long-running reliability testing, or automated performance testing
Preferred: experience in agile development environments and close collaboration with software engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
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 for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
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 annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Benefits and perks available through the Cisco careers site