Senior QA Automation Engineer, Networking L2/L3

Cisco

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Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Milpitas, CA
Salary: $167,700–$245,200 / yr
Posted: 44 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 29, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $206k

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TL;DR · Senior QA Automation Engineer, Networking L2/L3

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As a Senior QA Automation Engineer on the Customer Validation Testing team, you will design, automate, configure, and qualify customer use cases based on IOS-XR for platforms such as ASR9K, NCS5500, and 8000. You will develop innovative test frameworks, tools, and web-based GUIs utilizing analytics and machine learning to analyze execution results while managing the full defect lifecycle. The role requires proficiency in Python, Bash, and Unix Shell Scripting within Linux environments. Key technical requirements include experience with L2/L3 networking protocols like BGP, MPLS, IPv6, and Segment Routing, alongside tools such as pyATS, Ansible, Jenkins, Robot Framework, and Cisco NSO. You will solve complex problems involving network automation and software quality assurance for high-end Web and Service Provider customers by validating critical infrastructure technologies and ensuring robust performance across various configuration dimensions.

Skills

Python BGP MPLS ISIS IPv6 Netconf REST API Ansible pyATS Robot Framework Jenkins Cisco NSO Linux Bash gNMI gRPC OpenConfig SNMP

What you'll do

Design, automate, configure, and qualify customer use cases based on IOS-XR platforms.
Develop innovative test frameworks and tools to support the execution environment.
Create web-based GUIs that utilize analytics and machine learning to display and analyze results.
Execute test cases manually and through automation while tracking and verifying defects.
Proactively improve test coverage, execution, and automation to optimize performance and configuration.
Reproduce customer issues in internal labs and generate corresponding test executions.
Collaborate with development teams and customers to understand and validate specific use cases.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience.
At least 3 years of programming experience with Python.
Experience in networking domain working with L2 or L3 protocols such as ISIS, BGP, MPLS, IPv6, GRE, and Segment Routing.
Experience in networking automation and software quality assurance.
Preferred CCIE certification in Routing & Switching, Service Provider, or Data Center.
Experience with specific hardware platforms including ASR9K, NCS5000 series, and 8000.
Proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments and Bash/Unix Shell Scripting.
Familiarity with automation tools like pyATS, Ansible, Jenkins, Robot Framework, and Cisco NSO.

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