Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Above market

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This role $236k
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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking

Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking will join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team to lead the verification of groundbreaking features for the Network Operating System. This role involves taking full ownership of requirements and design reviews, developing comprehensive test plans, executing tests, and building automated test suites for continuous functional regression. The engineer will perform functional testing of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features on Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems while designing test beds and topologies. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python or other scripting languages, experience with Unix or Linux-based operating systems, and hands-on knowledge of protocols like MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, and EVPN. The role also requires using tools from Ixia or Spirent to ensure quality for software powering data centers designed for high-performance computing and accelerated infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Perform functional testing of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features on Ethernet Switch systems.
  • Write detailed feature and system test plans for the Cumulus Linux operating system.
  • Design and develop complex test beds and network topologies.
  • Develop automated test suites to ensure quality through continuous functional regression.
  • Build and maintain automation infrastructure to support ongoing testing cycles.
  • Identify, report, and track software defects in a defect tracking system.
  • Validate software fixes and workarounds for identified bugs.
  • Execute performance testing and resolve associated performance issues.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering.
  • Strong technical skills in problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging.
  • Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, and EVPN.
  • Experience using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working with test management tools.
  • Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages is required.
  • Experience working on Unix or Linux-based operating systems.
  • Knowledge of performance testing, CI methodologies/tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins), and AI tool usage for coding (preferred).

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