Systems Quality Assurance Test Automation Engineer I (Full Time) - United States ENG/I&SG ETR

Applications are accepted until July 6, 2026.

Meet the Team 

Acacia, now part of Cisco, provides innovative silicon-based high speed optical interconnect products to accelerate network scalability through advancements in performance, capacity, and cost. Our DSP ASICs, silicon photonic PICs and coherent modules empower cloud and service providers to meet the fast-growing demand for data. We have assembled a team of cross-functional experts capable of solving the challenges of next generation optical interconnects, resulting in industry-leading, award-winning products. Come join us at Cisco, named the #1 world's best workplaces, and do purposeful work that makes a global impact and gives back to a company culture that empowers an inclusive future for all. 

Your Impact 

The SQA Engineer will perform one or more of the following tasks while working on Cisco's elite optical communication products. The Engineer will be assigned relevant work assignments to challenge them according to their current level of experience and capability. The Engineer may find themselves working in the following areas: 

• Contribute to development of test plans, test facilities and test automation software (C++, C#, Python or LabVIEW) 

• Implement manual and automated tests on new Cisco product software releases under supervision of senior SQA team members 

• Work closely with senior SQA team members to resolve issues by analyzing Cisco product under test while using various measurement instruments and automated debug software 

• Document detailed test results; analyze test results data for trends and anomalies 

• Learn to produce high quality code that is robust and maintainable 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelors + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, etc. 

• Knowledge of Python, C#, or C++ 

• Knowledge of LabVIEW 

• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
   

Preferred Qualifications 

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills 

• Enjoys working with hardware AND software 

• Enjoys working in lab environments 

• Loves to be challenged to understand systems and determine ways to bre