Software QA Engineer II (Full Time) – United States

Summary: Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect. They are seeking a Software QA Engineer II to ensure the highest software quality through systematic testing and automation, while collaborating closely with product managers and development teams. Responsibilities: - 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 Required 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 Required Skills: Software Quality Assurance, Automated Testing, Software Design, CI/CD, Quality Gates, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Automation Frameworks, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Testing, Mentorship, Independent work Benefits: 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, 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees, Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations), 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next, Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members, Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer, Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies