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. The Software Verification Team is responsible for qualification of the Network Operating System software that powers data centers for AI and high-performance computing. In this role you will lead verification of features in NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux, take ownership of tasks including participation in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, test execution, and automated test development.

Responsibilities

• Internally replicate customer deployments and conduct customer-focused testing; reproduce customer-found defects; collaborate 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 root-cause analysis (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; define and design test beds and topologies; report issues found during testing into the defect tracking system and validate 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, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering; with 3+ years of demonstrated experience handling escalations.
• Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, etc.
• Experience using test tools like 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 operating systems.
• Multi-tasking abilities and good interpersonal skills.
• Proven understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges provided by location and level: 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Other details

• Application window: Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 9, 2025.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Office indicator in the posting: #LI-Hybrid.