SENIOR QA SOFTWARE ENGINEER - NETWORKING

Nvidia - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Clara, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior QA Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus system Ethernet group. This role focuses on testing Ethernet Switch/Router systems, specifically those running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux. The engineer will be involved in functional and system testing, developing test plans, executing tests, and automating tests for various features. The position requires collaboration with design and engineering teams to ensure quality and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and system testing of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features of NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems.
• Write detailed feature and system test plans, and design testbeds and topologies.
• Identify and 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 to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
• Collaborate with design, test, and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve issues.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in Software Quality Engineering.
• Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, and 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 OS.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits package
• Equity options