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# Software QA Engineer II (Full-Time) - United States IT/Quality Engineering ETR

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $103,200.0 - $146,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Reliability Testing, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Scripting, Low Latency
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AFFF6EA05C4B481E841454E1409EA739/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree +2 years of related experience, orMaster'sdegree + 1 year, 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 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.

## Description

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 andinterns,helpingto grow the next generation of technical talent.
 * Collaborate across teams to implement and document best practices that advance end-to-end product quality.


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