Senior System Test Engineer, Networking

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ Hybrid

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Details

NVIDIA is looking for a Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team. The role involves leading verification of features and platforms for NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux, including requirements and design reviews, test planning, test execution, and automated test development. The team qualifies Network Operating System software powering accelerated, disaggregated, and software-defined data centers for AI and high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

Bring up new platforms that are part of the Spectrum series Ethernet Switch Systems.
Functionally test Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 features of NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
Understand new platform components and write detailed feature and system test plans.
Define and design test beds and network topologies.
Report issues found during testing in the defect tracking system and validate fixes and workarounds.
Develop automated test suites for different NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux features.
Build and maintain automation for continuous functional regression testing.
Collaborate with design, test, and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve testing issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
8 or more years of experience in Software Quality Engineering.
Strong technical, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing features.
Hands-on experience with switch platforms or ASIC features, firmware, and upgrades.
Expertise in CPLD, BIOS, Secure Boot, and SSD testing.
Experience using Ixia or Spirent test tools and test management tools.
Expertise in telemetry features.
Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages.
Experience working with Unix or Linux-based operating systems and a solid understanding of software engineering practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of performance testing and troubleshooting performance issues.
Expertise in BMC (Baseboard Management Control), liquid cooling systems, thermal algorithms, and optics.
Experience with CI methodologies and tools such as Git, Gerrit, and Jenkins.

Compensation And Benefits

The base salary range is USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4 and USD 224,000–356,500 for Level 5. The role also includes eligibility for equity and benefits. Applications will be accepted at least until August 7, 2026.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.