QA Engineer, China

Cisco Wireless Access Points QA Engineer

Cisco Wireless (CW) is the industry leader in enterprise WLAN with a proven record in building innovative wireless solutions. By combining cutting-edge wireless technology and cloud-based network intelligence, CW enables enterprise customers to achieve their digital simplicity, security, and agility. CW wireless solution covers indoor and outdoor access points, wireless controllers, and network management systems for both on-prem and cloud scenarios.

The CW team in Cisco Shanghai is responsible for the software development and test of wireless access points. We deliver high-quality access point products by closely coworking with cross-site multi-functional teams.

Your Impact:

As a QA engineer in this team, you will be testing the software that breathes life into Cisco Wireless Access Points product line.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:

• Review Customer Solution Requirement Docs (SRDs), Product Requirement Docs(PRDs), Software Function Specs(SFSs), Test plans, and other documentations
• Design and Validate Customer Use Cases
• Automate Use Cases Using Python
• Conduct Tests, Track and Log Issues and Drive Them Till Resolution With Verification of Bug Fixes
• Participate in Innovative Software Test Initiatives
• Work Closely With the Field to Enable the Solutions Successfully

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires MSEE/CS or BSEE/CS combined with 5+ years of experience
• Excellent Layer 2 and Layer 3 knowledge and experience. Good understanding of various networking protocols and standards
• Excellent knowledge in wireless communication principles
• Excellent knowledge in Wi-Fi protocol and hands on testing experience
• Experience in test tools and utilities such as Ixia IxChariot and Wireshark/Ethereal
• Experience in scripting languages and tools, like Python and automation frameworks
• Strong passion and experience in fixing complex systems and possess excellent problem-solving techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work multi-functionally
• Self-motivated, strong sense of ownership, great teammate
• Be able to handle multiple tasks at once and work independently with minimal managerial guidance
• Be open to continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement
• Initiate and participate in organizational efforts to improve overall group productivity and test effectiveness. Contribute to overall test strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cisco automation framework pyATS
• Experience with Cisco wireless products and switches/router
• Experience in customer deployments

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