Software QA Engineer II (Full Time) – United States

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice.   Meet the Team Join a collaborative group of experienced engineers dedicated to ensuring the highest software quality at every stage of the development lifecycle. Our team partners closely with product managers, development teams, and peer stakeholders, fostering a supportive environment where knowledge-sharing and mentorship are encouraged. We are passionate about building secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that drive business success. Your Impact Play a vital role in the secure design, build, and testing of software products through systematic testing and automation. Influence the quality of products by contributing to CI/CD processes and defining quality gates. Provide risk assessment and root cause analysis to improve product functionality and reliability. Mentor peers and interns, helping to grow the next generation of technical talent. Collaborate across teams to implement and document best practices that advance end-to-end product quality. Minimum Qualifications Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor's + 0 years of relevant experience. Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience with current technologies in the primary technical domain. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing software design plans, automated scripts, and quality assurance programs. Experience in CI/CD environments, including defining and enforcing quality gates. Ability to work independently, provide mentorship, and collaborate effectively within and across teams. Preferred Qualifications Advanced knowledge of secure coding principles and threat modeling for software features. Proven experience designing and deploying solutions to test reliability, availability, latency, and performance. Skilled in implementing automation frameworks and conducting complex testing to uncover product defects. Strong background in root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions for software issues. Experience leading projects, mentoring team members, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives. 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: 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, denta ... (truncated, view full listing at source)