Quality Assurance Engineer I (Intern) - United States

Quality Assurance Engineer I (Intern) - United States

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• Location:RTP, North Carolina, US

• Area of InterestEngineer - Software

• Compensation Range44000 USD - USD

• Job TypeIntern

• Technology InterestInternet of Everything

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Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities.This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future.When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

Step into CETO at Cisco IT. This is a team of builders, collaborators, and change agents. We bring together theexpertisein CRM architecture, data governance, sales and partner compensation,AIand automation - all under one roof.

We are:

-Experts in our craft

-Connection makers at our core

-Champions for working smarter - not harder

-Drivers and innovators for transformational change

Where we believe the best ideas come from diverse voices and bold thinking. Our collaborative team is passionate about transforming the way Cisco and our customers work. As part of CETO,you'llbe surrounded by innovators who are eager to help you learn, grow, and make a real impact.

Your impact

As a valued member of ourteamyou will play a key role in upholding the quality and reliabilityof ourproducts before they reach our customers around the world.You'llwork alongside hard-working colleagues across Hardware, FPGA, and Software teams, as well as expert QA specialists, to test new prototypes and expand our test coverage.

We welcome team members who bringstrong communicationand collaboration skills, a passion for creative problem-solving, and a dedication to continuous learning. Your attention to detail, resourcefulness, and open-minded approach will directly contribute to our culture of quality and innovation.

At Cisco, every perspective matters. Your ideas and outstanding experiences will help us deliver exceptional products and shape the future of network monitoring-together.

Minimum Qualifications

• Including but not limited to an upcoming graduate of a technical degree or certification program from a Technical Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-Year University.

• AI literacy, Cloud-first approach, Data-driven, Agile familiarity

• Test automation skills (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar modern frameworks), API Testing

• Able to legally live and work in the country for whichyou'reapplying, without visa support or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Shift-left testing perspective (involved earlier in design/code review)

Why Cisco?

At Cisco,we'rerevolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.We'vebeen innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, andyou'llsee that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.