Lead SD-WAN Networking Test & Automation Engineer

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 169,500; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal SQA engineer to validate core networking and security features in the SD‑WAN team. You will work with a multi‑functional engineering team to solve customer problems and drive product quality.

You will lead end‑to‑end validation, collaborate with development and QA groups, and mentor team members while helping improve QA processes. Based in Santa Clara, CA, this role emphasizes automation with Python and networking expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a BS or MS degree.
• Expertise with TCP/IP protocols such as ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP and IPSec VPNs.
• Expertise in testing enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Expertise in networking features like Multicast, IPv6, DNS, NAT & DHCP.
• Expertise in Linux platform testing on x86 architectures.
• Experience with control/data plane architecture in networking devices.
• Experience in performance characterization of networking products.
• Automation/Programming using Python and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi, QEMU/KVM, Hyper-V).
• Ability to build and maintain complex networking testbeds.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small, fast-paced team to solve important customer problems and deliver impactful results.
• Contribute in all phases of end-to-end product and solution validation.
• Collaborate with development and QA groups to achieve the best quality.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the QA process.
• Work with DevOps and Technical Support to troubleshoot customer issues.
• Lead, mentor and coach team members.

Skills

TCP/IP protocols expertise

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Networking features (Multicast, IPv6,

Education

BS or MS degree

Tools

Linux testing on x86

VMware ESXi / QEMU / Hyper-V familiarity

Python & REST API automation

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal SQA engineer to validate core networking and security features in the SD‑WAN team. You will work with a multi‑functional engineering team to solve customer problems and drive product quality.

You will lead end‑to‑end validation, collaborate with development and QA groups, and mentor team members while helping improve QA processes. Based in Santa Clara, CA, this role emphasizes automation with Python and networking expertise.