The application window is expected to close on: 3/10/25 This role will be based out of our Maynard, MA office. Meet the Team: Acacia is well known for developing groundbreaking products in short time intervals. To support new product development at an exciting pace the SQA team is challenged to architect, build, and maintain test automation software using scalable and maintainable methods. Your Impact: The Systems Quality Assurance (SQA) Test Automation Engineer is one of the key members of the Acacia team, responsible for assuring that Acacia products reliably conform to software and hardware specifications. If you have a passion for test automation, working on complex systems, and delivering high-quality best-in-class technology, then this position is calling your name. * Design and develop test plans, test facilities, and test automation software (C#) * Execute tests on new Acacia product software releases * Work closely with product developers to resolve issues before delivery to customers * Document detailed test results and publish software release notes for customers Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent * 10 years of experience in developing large-scale, efficient, scalable, and easily maintainable test automation software in SQA, SVT, or similar environments using C#, C++, or Python * Experience with QA methodologies * Ability to lead efforts toward enhancing the testing process Preferred Qualifications: * Strong technical background in optical telecommunications, especially in DWDM transport and optical coherent subsystems * First-hand experience with testing of optical telecommunication systems * Understanding of ITU recommendations related to Optical Transport Networks, such as G.709 and G.798 * Experience with bug tracking and reporting tools such as Bugzilla and Jira #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 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.