Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking

Details

NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team to assist with Customer Escalation Engineering. Our dynamic Software Verification 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. In this critical role, you will lead verification of groundbreaking features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux. You will take full ownership of multiple tasks including participation in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, test execution, and automated test development for specific features.

Responsibilities

• Internally replicate customer deployments and conduct customer-focused testing, reproducing customer-found defects and collaborating with field teams and development to quickly resolve customer issues from the engineering side.
• Engage with customers to assist with deployments and upgrades.
• Drive post-escalation RCA to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
• Perform functional testing of various Layer 2 and Layer 3 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 and build/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, or a related field.
• 5+ years proven experience in Software Quality Engineering, with 3+ years of shown experience in handling escalations.
• Strong technical abilities in problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN.
• Experience using test tools such as Ixia or Spirent, and working experience with test management tools.
• Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages are essential.
• Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based OS.
• Multi-tasking abilities and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to stand out

• Knowledge in performance testing and how to fix performance issues.
• Experience with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.).

Benefits and other information

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 25, 2025.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

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