System Software Test Engineer, Networking

We are looking for a top-tier Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team. As a key member of our dynamic Software Verification Team, you will play an exciting role that allows you to lead verification of groundbreaking features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and take full ownership of tasks involved like participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, test execution, and automated test development for the specific features.

Our team is responsible for the qualification of the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated, and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing.

Responsibilities:

• Functional Testing of various Layer2 and Layer3 features of NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
• Write detailed feature and system test plans, and define and design test beds and topologies.
• Report issues found during testing into the defect tracking system and validate the fixes and workarounds.
• Develop automated test suites for different features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
• Build and maintain automation required to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
• Collaborate with design, test and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve issues found during testing.

Requirements:

• B.S degree or equivalent experience in Engineering/Computer Science/related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering.
• Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
• Hands-on experience on any Layer2 and Layer3 protocols like MLAG, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, etc.
• Experience with using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working experience with test management tools.
• Expertise in programming languages like Python or other scripting languages
• Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based OS.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and best practices in networking
• Multi-tasking ability and good interpersonal skills. Excellent communication & team work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to Stand Out:

• Certifications (relevant) if any
• Knowledge in performance testing and troubleshooting performance issues
• Experience with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.)