Test Development Engineer - Software
Cisco · Holmdel, NJ · Supply Chain and Manufacturing Ops
About this role
Cisco is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Holmdel, NJ. The posting calls out experience with Python, Git, Testing, Automation. Compensation is listed at $152,400–$221,800 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Holmdel, NJ
- Department
- Supply Chain and Manufacturing Ops
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
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Job description
from Cisco careersJob posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Join the Optics Operations team in developing component test software solutions and infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations across the globe. You will work with cross-functional teams including Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to enable reliable, scalable, and maintainable test solutions.
Your Impact
As a test system software developer, you will:
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot test system control software for optical component test processes.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving test software, fixtures, instrumentation, and device behavior.
Analyze test processes to make software-based cycle-time improvements through data-driven, regression-tested methods.
Analyze test data, investigate trends and failures, and document results in support of quality and production readiness.
Drive continuous improvement in test software architecture, maintainability, reuse, and operator effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field.
3+ years of experience developing or supporting automated test systems in a manufacturing, NPI, or design-verification environment.
Strong experience with Python for test software development, including instrument control, data acquisition, calibration, and test automation.
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