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# Software Development Test Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,600 - $184,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), IEEE 802.11, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Multicasting, Wireless Security, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Roaming, Software Engineering, System Integration Testing, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, Wi-Fi Technology, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, System Availability, IEEE 802.11ax, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Cisco, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88850612/1

## About the Role

* Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field+ 5 years of experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience.
 * Experience in software quality engineering, system integration testing, network engineering, or a related field, including testing sophisticated networked or distributed systems, and knowledge of enterprise Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11.
 * Experience with TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, switching, routing, multicast, QoS, and network authentication; strong troubleshooting skills with packet captures, logs, telemetry, and command-line tools.
 * Expertise in Python or a comparable programming language, with experience developing and maintaining automated tests., * Experience testing enterprise access points, wireless LAN controllers, and cloud-managed networking; knowledge of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, or Wi-Fi 7, including roaming, RF behavior, spectrum use, and client interoperability.
 * Expertise with WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP, identity services, and wireless security.
 * Experience with high availability, redundancy, software upgrades, large-scale deployments, or system performance; familiarity with Wireshark, iPerf, traffic generators, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, or wireless packet capture.
 * Experience with REST APIs, Git, containers, test frameworks, and CI/CD platforms.
 * Experience using generative AI or AI agents for test creation, log analysis, troubleshooting, or defect management; familiarity with agent evaluation, retrieval, tool security, guardrails, and human review. Cisco Enterprise Switching or Wireless certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or CCIE Enterprise Wireless are a plus.
 * Experience with complex failures, and collaborate across engineering teams.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently.

## Description

As a Wi-Fi QA Engineer, you will own assigned test areas from requirements review through release. You will design and implement integration plans covering functionality, interoperability, performance, scale, and security. You will build and maintain Python-based automation integrated into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure rigorous, repeatable testing. When issues arise, you will perform deep-dive root cause analysis using packet captures, telemetry, RF data, and system diagnostics. You will spearhead the use of AI agents for test generation, log analysis, and defect triage, applying RAG and structured workflows to improve test coverage and investigation efficiency. Success in this role means identifying critical system-level defects early, optimizing lab productivity, and serving as a trusted quality partner who champions technical excellence across the team.