Test Automation Engineer - Acacia (Onsite)

Cisco

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Work type: On-site
Location: Maynard, MA
Salary: $146,700–$214,800 / yr
Posted: 27 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Test Automation Engineer - Acacia (Onsite)

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As a Test Automation Engineer at Acacia (part of Cisco) in Maynard, MA, you will join a team dedicated to developing and maintaining test automation software for high-speed coherent optical transceivers used by major hyperscalers worldwide. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and automation scripts using C#, executing tests on new product releases, collaborating with developers to resolve issues before customer delivery, and documenting detailed results and release notes. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in large-scale test automation for client optics modules or similar environments, a strong background in optical telecommunications, and hands-on experience with testing tools like Bugzilla and Jira. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that addresses significant business challenges in the AI-driven data center connectivity market.

Skills

C# Python C++ Bugzilla Jira

What you'll do

Design and develop comprehensive test plans for Acacia’s coherent transceivers.
Create and maintain automated testing software using C# to ensure product reliability.
Execute tests on new software releases to validate compliance with specifications.
Collaborate with developers to resolve issues before products are delivered to customers.
Document detailed test results and prepare release notes for customer communication.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in developing large-scale test automation software using C#, C++, or Python.
Strong technical background in optical telecommunications and client optics systems.
Experience with testing client optics and optical coherent subsystems.
Proficiency in bug tracking tools such as Bugzilla and Jira.
Ability to lead efforts in enhancing the testing process for complex systems.

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