Software QA Technical Leader - Hypershield Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1443950) + Location:Offsite, San Jose, California, US + Area of InterestEngineer - Software + Compensation Range138800 USD- 241700 USD + Job TypeProfessional + Technology InterestSecurity + Job Id1443950 The application window is expected to close on:June 30, 2025. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. **Meet the Team** Join Cisco’sHypershieldteam – a fast-paced innovation group building the industry’s first AI-native, secure data center fabric. Our team owns quality engineering for the control and data plane components of the Nexus smart switch, code-namedDanceburg. Weoperatein a lean, high-impact environment that blends deep networking knowledge with modern agile and AI-driven test practices. **Your Impact** As a QA Technical Leader,you’lldrive the automation strategy for our flagship security product within Cisco’s next-gen Nexus line.You’llset direction for quality engineering across data and control planes, design scalable test frameworks, and workactivelyto ensure rigorous automation and release efficiency. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about scale, collaboration, and staying at the forefront of innovation. + Design, develop, andmaintainautomation frameworks for large-scale QA systems + Collaborate with dev teams on control and data plane to define test strategy and coverage + Lead automation initiatives usingPyTestand internal AI-powered tools like Windsurf, co-pilotetc + Ensure product quality through end-to-end automation while supporting manual test cycles when needed + Take ownership of lab readiness and contribute to debugging/configuring test environments **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field + 8+ years of experience in quality engineering for cloud computing or network security products + Proficient in Python andPyTestor similar automation frameworks + Demonstrated experiencein manual andautomating tests for network devices or simulation environments **Preferred Qualifications** + Prior experience as a QA lead, taking ownership of automation strategy across teams + Experience testing network security or SaaS products end-to-end + Strong understanding of Linux-based environments and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) + Familiarity with configuring and managing Cisco or similar networking hardware in lab environments + Familiarity with Go, C++, or P4 used in control/data plane implementations + Comfortable working independently in global lab services environments (e.g., switch configuration, IP provisioning) + Ability to work across CLI-based systems and troubleshoot in lab-based test environments + Proficiencyusing AI tools for code generation or automation (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cisco Windsurf) **Why Cisco?** At Cisco,we’rerevolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.We’vebeen innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, andyou’llsee that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. 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