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# Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases, Teststand, Multithreading, JMP (Statistical Software), Test Scripts, Yield Optimization, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-development-engineer-san-jose-ca--fb46ed49-41e2-4bae-b52a-771e5ca1b778

## About the Role

Quality Engineering, Testing, Automation, Optical Transceivers, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Product Engineering, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

 * 5+ years of experience supporting optics product testing, with the capability to independently develop full test systems.
 * Proficiency in software engineering principles and techniques, including programming algorithms, source control, deployment techniques, and multi-threading.
 * Strong experience using TestStand, LabVIEW, and Python for automating test scripts
 * Proven experience with optics test systems, equipment, and fixtures.
 * Deep understanding of Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) for qualifying and monitoring Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
 * Experience working with test systems that interact with automated handlers, alignment, or similar equipment in a high-volume environment.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Expertise in developing cost-effective, high-efficiency test solutions for high-volume products.
 * Advanced skills in maintaining and improving automated test systems and software tools to increase test coverage and efficiency.
 * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot test station and product-related issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution.
 * Experience supporting product engineering teams with debugging No Fault Found (NFF) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) troubleshooting.
 * Experience developing a common test platform.
 * Familiarity with additional automation or data analysis tools beyond JMP and SQL.

## Description

Meet the Team

Our team is a passionate group of professionals dedicated to accelerating innovation in high-speed optical transceiver testing. We thrive on collaboration across hardware, software, and product disciplines to ensure quality and efficiency in every phase of product ramp-up. Leveraging advanced automation and AI-driven tools, we continuously enhance test coverage and operational excellence. Together, we tackle challenges with resilience and creativity, driving improvements that directly contribute to faster time-to-market and customer satisfaction. Joining us means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering impactful results.

Your Impact:

 * Lead new product test capacity fast ramp up in early mass production phase, work with product engineering and design team to drive yield improvement and test time reduction.
 * Lead cost effective, high efficiency test solution development for high volume products.
 * Maintain and improve automated test systems and software tools to increase test coverage and efficiency.
 * Lead troubleshoots test station\product related issues. identify high failures items and ensure issues are resolved by drive to root cause
 * Support product engineering team to debug NFF and RMA troubleshooting.
 * Document test procedures, results, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
 * Test process yields monitoring and SPC on a time basis.