QA Engineer | BMC , Firmware| 5 -8 Years

Computing Systems Product Group is a global organization spanning the Development, SQA, TME, Product management and Program management organizations. The group is responsible for delivering an innovative end-to end way to configure both rack and blade servers all the way from firmware revisions to I/O connectivity for growing highly sophisticated data centers while enabling IT as a Service (ITaaS).

Currently our product portfolio consists of Unified Computing Servers, both Blade and Rack models; and UCS Management software which allows simplified access and control to all components of the complete end to end solution. The Business unit provides an excellent opportunity to grow in exciting and expanding market of virtualization in the data center. CSPG is crafting the vision, strategy, and products for next generation data center server access and virtualization. Our dynamic team is comprised top-tiered engineers and motivated junior engineers interested in learning and growing their skills in a constantly evolving, growing market. You will work with a fast paced SQA team responsible for delivering the Server Management BMC, BIOS, Utilities, Storage and related functionality of the Unified Computing System.

Role related Questions :

The resource will play a pivotal role in ensuring Quality release of all software and hardware release . Key responsibilities will include : Validating assigned feature ,Test scope , Test case writing while adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and deliverables.

Engaging as top performer :

Proactively take ownership of their responsibilities and go beyond what is expected to drive the project forward.

Act as a key collaborator, not only contributing to their own tasks but also helping teammates where needed.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of project priorities and align their efforts accordingly, focusing on high-impact activities.

Role evaluation :

Achievement of Key Deliverables: Meeting project deadlines, quality standards, and performance targets.

Collaboration and Teamwork: How effectively the resource works with other team members, stakeholders, and departments to achieve common goals.

Problem-Solving : Their ability to proactively address project challenges and provide creative, effective solutions.

Adaptability and Leadership: How well they respond to changes in project scope or direction and their ability to lead initiatives when required.

Stakeholder Satisfaction: Direct feedback from internal and external stakeholders, as well as overall project success as it relates to the resource’s responsibilities.

• You own bachelors in a technical field (CS/EE preferred)
• 6+ years of experience in validation of Intel /AMD server platform and server mgmt. Software

• High level of understanding in server compute architecture.
• Experience with enterprise system test like CPU performance test, storage performance and integrity testing, failover and redundancy tests, full load and stress testing, network performance testing

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.