Automation QA Engineer

Cisco · RTP, North Carolina · $128,600.00 to $184,900.00 · hybrid 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 build and maintain scalable test frameworks, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality feedback, and leverage AI-assisted coding tools to generate and maintain tests. Responsibilities: Architect, build, and maintain comprehensive automated regression and end-to-end test suites for the entire Circuit platform using Playwright, Python/Pytest, and Selenium. Design and automate REST and GraphQL API test suites covering functional correctness, contract validation, error handling, and performance. Plan and execute load, stress, and soak tests using k6 or JMeter. Use AI agents and AI-assisted coding tools to generate and maintain regression suites for new and legacy features. Develop testing approaches for AI/LLM features. Integrate all automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation. Act as a "Team Captain" for automation initiatives. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Experience with Playwright, Python/Pytest, and Selenium. Experience with REST API testing and GraphQL testing. Solid conceptual and practical knowledge of software development lifecycles, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing best practices. Preferred Qualifications: Experience testing AI/ML-powered web applications. Hands-on experience with performance/load testing. Experience in AI Ops / MLOps. Experience with observability and reporting tools. Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution. Paid parental leave. Short and long-term disability coverage. Basic life insurance. Paid time away. Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.