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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Quality Assurance Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $107,800.0 - $157,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Code Coverage, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Case, Scripting, Postman, Git, Pytest, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Cisco, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88426746/1 ## About the Role * Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months): -A Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience; or -An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience; or -High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience. * Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. * Hands-on programming or scripting experience in Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Go gained through academic coursework, projects, or internships. * Foundational understanding of software quality assurance methodologies, including test case design, functional testing, and defect tracking. * Experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts using testing libraries or frameworks such as PyTest, JUnit, Selenium, or Postman and familiarity with version control systems such as Git and fundamental concepts of continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines. Preferred Qualifications * Exposure to API testing tools and RESTful web service validation techniques. * Basic understanding of Linux operating systems, command-line utilities, and container tools like Docker. * Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint workflows, and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence. * Effective communication and problem-solving skills with an enthusiasm for learning new software technologies. * Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset when partnering with cross-functional development teams. ## Description 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., We are a collaborative and supportive engineering team dedicated to building high-quality software experiences for Cisco customers worldwide. Our team partners closely with developers and product managers to ensure every software release is secure, reliable, and performant. As a distributed group of twelve engineers, we foster an inclusive environment centered around continuous learning, teamwork, and active mentorship. You will work directly with modern testing frameworks and cloud platforms while helping shape our automated quality strategy from day one., As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will design and execute test plans to identify software defects early in the development lifecycle. Develop automated test scripts using modern programming languages to increase test coverage and reduce manual testing effort. Partner with software developers to perform root-cause analysis on bug reports and accelerate issue resolution. Integrate automated tests into continuous integration pipelines to maintain high product reliability and support frequent software deployments. 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