Cisco

Quality Engineer

Cisco$140K — $183K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years in Product Quality Engineering or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in product quality engineering, including product architecture and reliability methodologies.
  • Proven record of leading complex cross-functional projects in fast-paced settings.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills using data and statistics to enhance quality.
  • Capable of influencing stakeholders and managing competing priorities across large organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams early in the NPI process to integrate quality and reliability into products from the outset.
  • Lead investigations into complex product quality issues and implement corrective actions to resolve customer-critical problems.
  • Collaborate with various teams to tackle high-impact product and process challenges.
  • Employ data, analytics, and statistical methods to identify trends and improve processes for proactive quality management.
  • Guide continuous improvement initiatives using Quality Management Systems and industry best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers to cultivate a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment based in the San Jose area, accommodating local candidates or those willing to relocate.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development within a collaborative team setting.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on:
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close on: June 30, 2026.

Please note that this posting may close earlier if the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role based in the San Jose area, and candidates should be local or open to relocation.

Your Impact

Are you energized by improving products that impact customers around the world? Do you thrive in environments where you can influence change and drive continuous improvement? In this role, you'll help lead quality initiatives across multiple product families and work closely with teams around the globe to improve product reliability, customer experience, and operational performance.
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams early in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to build quality and reliability into products from the beginning.
  • Lead investigations into complex product quality issues, drive root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support customer critical issues through resolution.
  • Collaborate across Business Units, Manufacturing, Product Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Engineering teams to solve high-impact product and process challenges.
  • Use data, analytics, and statistical methods to identify trends, assess risk, improve processes, and support proactive quality decisions.
  • Guide continuous improvement efforts using Quality Management Systems (QMS), industry standards, and quality engineering best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help build a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Product Quality Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong experience in product quality engineering, including product architecture, failure analysis, and reliability methodologies.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data and statistics to drive quality improvements.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and lead change across large organizations.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification or similar process improvement experience.
  • Experience supporting networking products, hardware systems, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to different audiences.

About Cisco

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79,500 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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