mid software engineering QA Engineer ic · Posted May 9, 2026
$140,800 – $183,000
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $140,800–$183,000 per year.

Role
QA Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Supply Chain and Manufacturing Ops
Posted
May 9, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 07/03/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

You will be part of Cisco’s Global Supplier Management - Component Quality and Technology organization. We are a high-visibility, cross-functional team dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the hardware that powers the internet. We work collaboratively with professionals in Quality, Supplier Management, Engineering, and IT to maintain rigorous technical standards and drive resilient supply chain solutions on a global scale.

Your Impact

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead and govern quality management for critical hardware commodities, including Interconnects, Mix Signal & Timing (MST), and Power components. You will ensure all vendor-supplied parts exceed Cisco’s rigorous technical standards by implementing world-class quality frameworks. By leveraging advanced data analytics and AI, you will monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, champion root cause analysis (RCA), and drive continuous improvement through Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Supplier Quality Management and elevating the customer experience through proactive, data-driven quality governance.

Responsibilities:

  • Govern supplier quality management for hardware commodities (Interconnects, MST, Power) to ensure compliance with Cisco’s standards.
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