Senior QA Automation Engineer, Network Simulation Platform

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is passionate about networking and eager to dive into hands-on testing. Our team ensures the quality of NVIDIA's network solutions through feature analysis, manual, and Python-based automated testing.

Responsibilities:

• Simulate and test full-scale network architectures using multiple network operating systems via WebUI, back-end, CLI, and shell.
• Validate that simulation configurations and features align with real-world physical setups.
• Review architectural designs and requirements for new product features.
• Design and implement end-to-end tests for new features, including SW GA and maintenance releases.
• Report and document bugs, assist in reproducing and debugging issues, verify R&D bug fixes, and raise unresolved issues.
• Perform various system tests (regression, performance, functional, security, etc.).
• Design, implement, and maintain automated tests and framework APIs in Python.

Requirements:

• Practical/Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in QA and/or Networking.
• Solid networking knowledge and hands-on experience with switching and routing.
• Strong automation/scripting skills in Python and Linux Bash.
• Proficiency in Python OOP and experience writing automation for WebUI, SDK, and API using pytest and Playwright.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and execute responsibilities independently.
• Dedicated, able to work independently, and take ownership of tasks.
• Confident and effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong CCNA and/or ISTQB, or similar certifications.
• Sophisticated experience with Python automation and source control tools (Git/SVN).
• In-depth Linux and Linux kernel knowledge (LPIC-2 level).
• Experience with virtualization environments (Linux KVM, VMware, ESXi).