Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 148,000-287,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ Hybrid

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

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

Details

NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team. You will lead verification of features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and take ownership of tasks such as participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, executing tests, and developing automated tests. You will be part of a dynamic Software Verification Team responsible for qualification of the Network Operating System software that powers data centers for AI and high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Experience using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and experience with test management tools.
  • Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages are a must.
  • Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based operating systems.
  • Multi-tasking ability and good interpersonal skills.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Additional information

  • #LI-Hybrid
  • Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 25, 2025.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.