Senior QA Software Engineer - Networking

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 136,000-264,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Cumulus Linux @ 4 Jenkins @ 4 Linux @ 4 Python @ 7 Git @ 4 Debugging @ 7 Reporting @ 4 QA @ 4

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior QA Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus system Ethernet group. The role focuses on testing NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet Switch/Router systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and contributes to AI & Spectrum-X solution testing. The position involves requirements and design reviews, development of test plans, test execution, and automated test development for features of Cumulus Linux.

Responsibilities

  • Functional and system testing of various Layer 2 and Layer 3 features of NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet switch systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
  • Writing detailed feature and system test plans; defining and designing test beds and topologies.
  • Identifying and reporting issues into the defect tracking system and validating fixes and workarounds.
  • Developing automated test suites for different features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
  • Building and maintaining automation required to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
  • Collaborating with design, test and other internal engineering groups to identify, report and resolve issues.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of demonstrable experience in software quality engineering.
  • Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages (required).
  • Strong technical abilities in problem solving, designing, coding and debugging.
  • Hands-on experience with L2 and L3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN.
  • Experience using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working experience in test management.
  • Proficiency with tools like HP ALM.
  • Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based operating systems.
  • Solid foundation in and understanding of software engineering practices.
  • Teamwork, multitasking ability and good interpersonal skills.

Ways to stand out / Preferred

  • Experience with bring up and troubleshooting of Ethernet interfaces and modules.
  • Knowledge in performance testing and solving performance issues.
  • Experience with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary ranges (determined by location, experience, and level):
    • Level 3: 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD
    • Level 4: 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD
  • Eligible for equity and company benefits.

Location & Employment Type

  • Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
  • Employment type: Full time
  • Application deadline: Applications accepted at least until July 29, 2025.

Company & Diversity Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.