Early-Career Test Automation Engineer (R&D Rotations)

Viavi Solutions Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking an entry-level Test Automation Engineer for its Early-Career Program in Indianapolis. You will rotate across R&D teams, building automated test infrastructure for embedded instruments using C++/Qt5, Python, and Docker, while growing in a Scrum environment.

You will inherit a foundation in Python/pytest, Jenkins CI/CD, and Jira/Confluence; rotations emphasize automated testing, test coverage, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• WeSeek enthusiastic, innovative individuals for product quality and collaboration in Agile teams.
• Demonstrated Python and C/C++ skills with exposure to testing concepts.
• Knowledge of Linux, Git, and CI/CD practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain, and extend automated functional and integration tests in Python (pytest).
• Contribute to Jenkins CI/CD pipeline jobs: nightly builds, automated tests, coverage reporting.
• Manage Docker-based test environments for reproducible test execution.
• Execute and validate tests on PC/Linux and embedded hardware targets.
• Collaborate with developers and Product Owners to define measurable acceptance criteria.
• Monitor code coverage metrics and communicate gaps to the team.
• Maintain test docs in Confluence; update Jira test plans and executions.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to Definition of Done.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Git

Automation testing

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

BS in Computer Engineering

MS in Computer Science

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

pytest

Jenkins

Docker

Qt5

Confluence

Jira

Job description

VIAVI Solutions is seeking an entry-level Test Automation Engineer for its Early-Career Program in Indianapolis. You will rotate across R&D teams, building automated test infrastructure for embedded instruments using C++/Qt5, Python, and Docker, while growing in a Scrum environment.

You will inherit a foundation in Python/pytest, Jenkins CI/CD, and Jira/Confluence; rotations emphasize automated testing, test coverage, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.