Software Development Test Engineer

Cisco

. Test Global Management features across Cisco Cloud Control, Meraki Dashboard, and on-prem deployments .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $222,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in QA/testing for cloud and enterprise networking environments, with a strong focus on automation using Python, Java, or Go. Proficient in validating APIs, service behavior, and end-to-end workflows while leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance testing processes.

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QA/Testing Experience for Cloud and SaaSAutomation Using Python, Java, or GoExperience Testing REST APIs and Backend ServicesFamiliarity with Kubernetes and CI/CD PipelinesExperience with Cisco Cloud Control and Catalyst Center

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Hard Skills

QA/TestingAutomationREST API TestingLog AnalysisPerformance TestingReliability TestingResiliency TestingDefect TrackingTest Plan DevelopmentScale Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Cloud ControlCisco Catalyst CenterAI-Assisted ToolsKubernetesMicroservicesCI/CD PipelinesQuarkusGo-Based Components

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingSaaSEnterprise NetworkingDistributed SystemsNetwork Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPythonSDLCGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test Global Management features across Cisco Cloud Control, Meraki Dashboard, and on-prem deployments
Validate next-generation scale scenarios involving multiple organizations and large numbers of managed devices
Develop and execute test plans for Catalyst Center lifecycle management workflows
Test agentic operations involving Cisco Cloud Control dashboards, Catalyst Center, and backend service integrations
Validate API interfaces, service behavior, data flows, and end-to-end workflows
Build and maintain automation for functional, integration, regression, and scale testing
Use AI-assisted tools and techniques across the SDLC to improve test planning, automation development, defect triage, log analysis, and engineering productivity
Identify, isolate, document, and track defects through resolution
Collaborate with development teams to improve testability, observability, and release quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related area plus 5 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree plus 3 years of related experience, or PhD plus 0 equivalent related work experience
QA/testing experience for cloud, SaaS, enterprise networking, or distributed systems
Experience testing REST APIs, backend services, dashboards, and integrated workflows
Automation experience using Python, Java, Go, or similar languages
Familiarity with AI-assisted SDLC practices, including AI-supported test generation, automation, defect analysis, documentation, and engineering workflows
Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud/on-prem deployment models
Experience with Cisco Cloud Control, Cisco Catalyst Center, network management platforms, or enterprise networking domains
Exposure to Quarkus-based services and Go-based backend components
Ability to analyze logs, troubleshoot service behavior, and validate issues across multiple components
Experience with scale, performance, reliability, and resiliency testing

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, subject to eligibility
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 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
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