Senior System Test Engineer, Networking

Nvidia

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TL;DR · Senior System Test Engineer, Networking

The Senior System Test Engineer, Networking joins the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team to lead verification of groundbreaking features and platforms. This role involves participating in requirements and design reviews, developing detailed test plans, and executing tests for the Network Operating System. You will perform platform bring up for Spectrum series Ethernet Switch Systems, focusing on functional testing of Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 features. Key responsibilities include developing automated test suites, building continuous functional regression, and reporting defects. Required skills include Python, Unix or Linux-based OS experience, and hands-on knowledge of routing features, ASIC firmwares, CPLD, BIOS, and SecureBoot. You will utilize tools from Ixia or Spirent to ensure quality for software-defined data centers supporting AI and high-performance computing.

What you'll do

  • Perform functional testing of Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 features on Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems.
  • Write detailed feature and system test plans and design test beds and topologies for new platforms.
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
  • Report defects into the tracking system and validate all fixes and workarounds.
  • Execute platform bring-up for new Spectrum series Ethernet Switch Systems.
  • Build and maintain automation required for continuous functional regression testing.
  • Participate in requirements and design reviews for NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux features and platforms.

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 abilities in problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging.
  • Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing features.
  • Hands-on experience with switch platform or ASIC features, firmwares, and upgrades.
  • Expertise with CPLD, BIOS, SecureBoot, SSD testing, and telemetry features.
  • Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages.
  • Experience with Unix or Linux-based OS and solid understanding of software engineering practices.

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