Cisco

Test Development Engineer - Software

Cisco$135K — $193K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automating test systems within manufacturing, NPI, or design verification processes.
  • Proficiency in Python for developing test software and automation solutions.
  • Familiarity with lab instruments for optical/electrical testing, such as optical power meters and laser sources.
  • Experience with source control systems like Git, SVN, or Perforce.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain test system control software for optical component testing.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to test software, fixtures, and instrumentation.
  • Analyze and enhance test processes to improve cycle times using data-driven methods.
  • Investigate test data trends and failures, documenting findings to ensure production quality.
  • Lead efforts for continuous improvement in software architecture and operator effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a globally recognized organization in optical technology.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional team engagement.
  • Focus on innovation and continuous improvement in technology development.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join the Optics Operations team in developing component test software solutions and infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations across the globe. You will work with cross-functional teams including Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to enable reliable, scalable, and maintainable test solutions.

Your Impact

As a test system software developer, you will:
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot test system control software for optical component test processes.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues involving test software, fixtures, instrumentation, and device behavior.
  • Analyze test processes to make software-based cycle-time improvements through data-driven, regression-tested methods.
  • Analyze test data, investigate trends and failures, and document results in support of quality and production readiness.
  • Drive continuous improvement in test software architecture, maintainability, reuse, and operator effectiveness.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field.
  • At least 5 years of experience developing or supporting automated test systems in a manufacturing, NPI, or design-verification environment.
  • Strong experience with Python for test software development, including instrument control, data acquisition, calibration, and test automation.
  • Familiarity with lab instruments used in optical/electrical test environments, such as optical power meters, attenuators, switches, laser sources, etc.
  • Source-control skills using either Git, SVN, or Perforce.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing test software for coherent optical/transceiver products or similar photonics hardware.
  • Any experience with NI LabVIEW/TestStand for test software development, including instrument control, data acquisition, calibration, and test automation.
  • Experience supporting production test stations, sustaining engineering, or global manufacturing.
  • Experience developing DVT, characterization, regression, or manufacturing test plans.
  • Knowledge of calibration methods, gage R&R, and yield improvement analysis.

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