Software Developer QA I (Co-op) - Canada at Cisco in Montréal, QC

Job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Meet the Team Cisco Networking (CPO) builds the foundational platforms, security solutions, and test automation infrastructure that ensure our enterprise products meet the highest quality and performance standards. Our work ensures that software and hardware seamlessly integrate to deliver secure, reliable, and high-speed connectivity to customers worldwide. We are an agile, supportive engineering team passionate about building automated test frameworks, continuous integration pipelines, and AI-driven quality validation tools. What makes this team exciting is the opportunity to work alongside senior developers, gain hands-on experience with modern cloud and test infrastructure, and make a measurable impact on global products. Your Impact As a Quality Assurance Software Developer Co-op, you will assist in designing, developing, and executing automated test frameworks to validate the functionality, performance, and security of Cisco platforms. Write, debug, and maintain automated test scripts using Python to increase regression testing coverage and catch software defects early in the development lifecycle. Collaborate with development teams to integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines (such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions) to ensure rapid, dependable software delivery. Utilize core developer tools, Linux environments, and AI-assisted automation to analyze test results and identify root causes for system bugs. Success in this co-op term means learning practical software testing methodologies, delivering reliable automation code, and contributing to high-quality releases across Cisco's global infrastructure. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with the expectation to continue enrollment following completion of the co-op work term. Foundational programming and scripting skills in Python, Java, or C/C++ with coursework or practical experience writing and debugging code. Familiarity with software quality assurance concepts, basic testing methodologies, or Linux command-line environments and Git version control. Familiarity with CI/CD automation concepts (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and software development lifecycles. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience or coursework with automated test frameworks (e.g., pytest , unittest , or Selenium). Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, routing/switching) or cloud security principles. Exposure to containerization basics (Docker) or exploring AI/ML developer tools to assist with coding and test automation. Strong analytical problem-solving skills, curiosity to learn new technologies , and enthusiasm for collaborating in a team-oriented environment. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work