Senior Systems Quality Assurance Test Automation Engineer

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  • Location:
    Maynard, Massachusetts, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Hardware
  • Compensation Range
    140000 USD - 197700 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Software Development
  • Job Id
    1432864

Reports to:         Systems Quality Assurance Manager

Location:             Maynard, MA

FLSA Status:       Exempt

 

Job Description

 

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.

 

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, develop and maintain test automation software using scalable and maintainable methods.

 

If you have a passion for test automation, working on complex systems and for delivering high quality best-in-class technology, then this position is calling your name.

 

Key Essential Functions

·         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 prior to delivery to customers

·         Document detailed test results and publish software release notes for customers

 

Required Skills & Experience

§  MS or BS in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

§  At least 10 years of experience in developing large scale, efficient, scalable and easily maintainable test automation software in SQA, SVT or similar environment using C#, C++ or Python

§  Exposure to QA methodologies

§  Ability to lead efforts towards enhancing testing process

§  Candidate must be self-motivated, have good communication skills, be able to manage their time well, and be able to manage multiple activities simultaneously

Preferred Skills & Experience

§  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

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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