Test Automation Engineer - Acacia (Onsite)

The application window is expected to close on: 03/06/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This position is onsite in Maynard, MA. Relocation may be supported. Meet the Team Acacia (part of Cisco) is a well-known market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia’s coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Data Centers over distances from a few kilometers to thousands of kilometers and even in submarine networks. The emergence of AI has drastically increased the demand for Acacia’s coherent transceivers, and our team is focused on the exciting challenge to architect, build, and maintain test automation software using scalable and maintainable methods. Your Impact As a Test Automation Engineer on our Acacia team, you will be responsible for assuring that Acacia products reliably conform to software and hardware specifications. You’ll have a passion for test automation, working on complex systems, and delivering high-quality best-in-class technology, as well as have the opportunity to: Design and develop test plans, test facilities, and test automation software (C#) Execute tests on new Acacia product software releases Work closely with product developers to resolve issues before delivery to customers Document detailed test results and publish software release notes for customers Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in developing large-scale, efficient, scalable, and easily maintainable test automation software in test environments for client optics modules, or similar environments, using C#, C++, or Python Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Strong technical background in optical telecommunications, especially in client optics and/or optical coherent subsystems, including industry standards First-hand experience with testing of client optics and/or optical telecommunication systems Experience with bug tracking and reporting tools such as Bugzilla and Jira Ability to lead efforts toward enhancing the testing process 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $146,700.00 to $214,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long- ... (truncated, view full listing at source)