AI/ML Networking Test Engineer - Bay Area, CA - (JK)

Central Business Solutions, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. seeks AI/ML networking testing consultants to drive end-to-end testing of networking systems in the Bay Area. You will own test design, execution, and production support for high-quality delivers in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes Python automation with PyTest, open-source collaboration, and strong customer-facing communication to push innovation within our solutions team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years OR Master’s with 4+ years, or PhD with 1+ year in STEM.
• 3+ years Python automation scripting experience.
• 2+ years configuring, testing, or debugging networking systems and solutions.
• Experience with PyTest or similar open-source QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP, and VLAN EVPN fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in technical discussions with customers to gather and clarify requirements.
• Building and maintaining testing environments for system and solution validation.
• Developing and enhancing test frameworks and benchmarking tools.
• Defining metrics and gathering data for network performance benchmarking.
• Conducting hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex customer issues.
• Contributing to technical projects and sharing expertise to foster team-wide excellence and technical growth.

Skills

Python automation

PyTest

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Traffic generators

Open-source QA tools

Job description

• Bay Area, CA

Need AI / ML networking testing consultants to be based preferably in the Bay area.

JD: As the networking industry evolves to support Al/ML workloads and a growing internet user base, our team is uniquely positioned to drive this transformation. We leverage open-source technologies and push the boundaries of Systems and Silicon Architecture.

Our solutions team works closely:

As a Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to an agile team responsible for designing, developing and executing tests to qualify network performance for AI/ML capabilities. You will take ownership of end-to-end product testing and provide deep-dive production support, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment.

You will leverage your expertise in Python automation and testing frameworks such as PyTest to streamline and enhance testing processes. Your role involves active participation in the open-source community to drive innovation and integrate best practices into our development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Engaging in technical discussions with customers to gather and clarify requirements.
• Building and maintaining testing environments for system and solution validation.
• Developing and enhancing test frameworks and benchmarking tools.
• Defining metrics and gathering data for network performance benchmarking.
• Conducting hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex customer issues.
• Contributing to technical projects and sharing expertise to foster team-wide excellence and technical growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in STEM with 4+ years, or PhD in STEM with 1+ years.
• 3+ years of experience in Python automation scripting.
• 2+ years of experience in configuring, testing, or debugging networking systems and solutions.
• Experience with PxTest or similar open-source QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with control and data plane technologies, including L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP, and VLAN-based EVPN fabrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with test frameworks and traffic generators (both commercial and open source).
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Exposure to network operating systems, preferably SONiC very nice to have.
• Familiarity with RDMA and HPC network.
• Understanding of RoCE and infiniBand protocol.

Central Business Solutions, Inc(A Certified Minority Owned Organization)

Central Business Solutions, Inc

37600 Central Court Suite 214 Newark CA, 94560

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