Software Development Engineer I

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing solutions for next-generation Wi-Fi and broadband networking products. This role will focus on test automation, CI/CD pipeline development, software quality initiatives, and validation infrastructure support., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for Wi-Fi and networking products.

• Create Python-based tools and utilities to support product validation, test execution, and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and release validation.
• Integrate automated testing into GitHub-based development workflows.
• Manage software artifacts and package repositories using Artifactory.
• Collaborate with software development, quality assurance, and product engineering teams to improve test coverage and product quality.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and identify root causes of software and system defects.
• Support regression, feature, performance, and interoperability testing activities.
• Contribute to lab automation initiatives and test infrastructure improvements.
• Document software designs, test automation frameworks, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and drive adherence to software quality standards.
• Support customer issue reproduction and validation efforts when required.

Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Broadband, Test Automation, Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Cisco Network Systems, GitHub, The ideal candidate will have strong Python development skills and experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory. Candidates with networking knowledge, particularly Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, and Cisco technologies, will have an advantage in this role., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

• 3+ years of software development or test automation experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Experience with:
• Jenkins
• GitHub
• Artifactory
• Linux environments
• Git version control
• Experience developing automated test solutions and supporting CI/CD workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills., * Experience testing networking, broadband, wireless, or telecommunications products.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including:
• TCP/IP
• DHCP
• DNS
• Routing and switching concepts
• Ethernet technologies
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies including:
• 802.11ac
• 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
• Experience with REST APIs and test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerized environments and automation tools.
• Experience with performance testing, throughput testing, and network protocol analysis.

Desired Skills

• Passion for software quality and automation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.