Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Hybrid, RTP, NC

Cisco

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Research Triangle Park, NC Posted 14 days ago Apply by Aug 4, 2026 $126,500–$182,000 / year
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As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer on Cisco's MX Cloud-managed security and SD-WAN team, you will ensure the reliability of Meraki MX and Catalyst product lines by testing customer use cases, integration points, and scalability across millions of networks. Your daily tasks include collaborating with Product Managers to define requirements, creating test strategies, executing automated tests, and driving innovation through Test Driven Development and AI-driven techniques. You must be proficient in programming languages like Ruby, Python, or Golang, have experience with SD-WAN and security protocols, and be adept at using traffic generators such as TRex and Spirent. Additionally, you should possess a strong background in software development engineering, particularly in routing or SD-WAN domains, to contribute effectively to the team's mission of maintaining high-quality standards for Cisco’s expansive product ecosystem.

Skills

Python Ruby Golang CI/CD SD-WAN AI Trex Linux Spirent IXIA BGP OSPF IPSec NAT VLAN 802.1Q

What you'll do

  • Develop a deep understanding of Cisco Meraki MX use cases and workflows in customer environments.
  • Create and execute comprehensive test strategies to ensure feature quality and report results effectively.
  • Build and maintain automation scripts for CI/CD pipelines to enhance regression test coverage.
  • Apply AI-driven ideas to innovate testing methods and contribute to feature development with TDD approach.
  • Qualify security services such as malware detection, URL filtering, web security, IPS, threat modeling through a single Dashboard.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in software development or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting languages like Ruby, Python, C++, Golang.
  • Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, security protocols, and network technologies (BGP/IP/OSPF).
  • Experience creating and executing test strategies for complex systems.
  • Hands-on experience with traffic generators and Linux tools for testing.

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $154k
$113k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$195,442 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $154k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 121 open roles on FindRole.

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