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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II (Full Time) - United States - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $125,700.0 - $203,100.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Code Coverage, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Cursor, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Routing, TCP/IP, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Scripting, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Cisco - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18429035?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18429035%2FSoftware-Engineer-Ii-Full-Time-United-States-California-San-Jose ## 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 Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or -A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience. * Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering or a related field. * Strong programming fundamentals, preferably in Python or a similar scripting language, with a basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and routing. * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting system behavior. * Curious and interested in AI-enabled engineering practices, including using AI tools to improve productivity. Preferred Qualification: * Exposure to networking devices (routers, switches, access points) through coursework, labs, or internships * Familiarity with setting up small network environments * Basic understanding of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi / 802.11) * Certifications such as CCNA (or working toward it) ## Description The Cisco Wireless Test & Automation team ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of next-generation wireless products. We work closely with development, platform, and system teams to validate features, automate test coverage, and reproduce real-world customer scenarios at scale. Our work directly impacts the experience of millions of users relying on Cisco wireless infrastructure., As a QA / Automation Engineer, you will contribute to validating Cisco's wireless platforms by writing test plans, developing automation, and analyzing system behavior. You will gain hands-on experience with real networking environments, lab setups, and modern AI-assisted development tools. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy breaking systems, understanding how they work, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. In This Role, You Will: * Write and execute test plans and test cases for wireless features and systems * Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python or similar languages * Analyze test results and identify issues, inconsistencies, or performance gaps * Reproduce customer and system issues in controlled lab environments * Assist in setting up and maintaining testbeds and lab environments (routers, switches, access points) * Collaborate with development and platform teams to debug and resolve issues * Learn and apply AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to improve testing efficiency and automation ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) ## Related Articles - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)