Cisco · 2 hours ago
Software QA Engineer II (Full Time) – United States
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Software QA Engineer II to play a vital role in ensuring software quality through systematic testing and automation, while collaborating with various teams to enhance product reliability and functionality.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree + 3 years, or PhD + 0 years of related 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
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
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
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 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
Employees are also eligible to earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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