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About the role
As an Automation QA Engineer , you will drive the transformation of our regression testing ecosystem, moving beyond manual processes to build AI-driven, fully automated test suites for both new and legacy features. You will design and own end-to-end (E2E), API, and performance test automation that ensures the Circuit platform continues to meet Cisco's high standards for functional quality and performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years, Master's degree with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of related experience in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related technical field
- Experience in test automation and regression framework development , with a deep understanding of functional quality assurance
- Experience with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) for E2E/UI automation and/or Python with Pytest /Robot Framework, familiarity with Selenium
- Experience with REST API testing (and familiarity with API contract testing), GraphQL testing a plus
- Solid conceptual and practical knowledge of software development lifecycles, including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) and automated testing best practices
- Experience in AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code), critical thinking, and Agile/Git workflows to ensure high-quality, scalable test automation
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 12/21/2026
Our team is part of the Cisco AI and Automation portfolio, responsible for the "Circuit" platform—the central AI engine that powers productivity and process automation for all of Cisco. We are a rapidly expanding, high-impact group dedicated to building the vehicle for AI-driven business transformation. We operate at the intersection of applied research and production, ensuring our technology is not only cutting-edge but also optimized for performance, reliability, and functional quality for our 80,000+ monthly users.
As an Automation QA Engineer, you are the guardian of that functional quality—owning the automated testing ecosystem that keeps Circuit reliable, scalable, and production-ready across every release. This is a hybrid position.
As an Automation QA Engineer , you will drive the transformation of our regression testing ecosystem, moving beyond manual processes to build AI-driven, fully automated test suites for both new and legacy features. You will design and own end-to-end (E2E), API, and performance test automation that ensures the Circuit platform continues to meet Cisco's high standards for functional...
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