Network Engineer

DriveNets; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Network Functions QA Engineer to enhance next-generation networks through rigorous testing and validation. This role involves working in both virtual and physical environments to ensure our technology optimizes network functions efficiently. You'll be responsible for testing network service placements, validating configurations, and documenting issues, all while collaborating closely with the development team. If you have a passion for networking and quality assurance, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA experience focused on networking.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Test network service placement logic across distributed environments.
• Validate router configuration workflows from inventory to deployment.

Skills

Networking Fundamentals

QA Testing

Linux

Test Automation (Python)

Containerization Technologies

Network Automation Solutions

Distributed Systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Netconf

gRPC

Job description

About DRIVENETS:

DRIVENETS is at the forefront of transforming next-generation networks with our innovative Network Cloud solution. We were founded to tackle the "data explosion challenge"—a key issue for service providers, content providers, public cloud, and enterprise clients worldwide. Our advanced technology reshapes network economics by leveraging high-performance bit processing on merchant silicon and commodity hardware. This not only creates new revenue opportunities but also lowers costs and supports sustainable growth, even as Internet demand soars.

Position Overview:

As a Network Functions QA Engineer, you'll specialize in testing network operations across layers L0-L3, validating router configurations through our workflow engine, and ensuring proper network resource placement and management. You'll work in complex virtual and physical network environments to validate that our technology properly configures, manages, and optimizes network functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test network service placement logic and execution across distributed environments
2. Validate router configuration workflows from inventory to deployment
3. Verify proper Netconf integration for network device configuration
4. Create test scenarios that cover complete network operational flows
5. Test network resource discovery and management functions
6. Ensure proper integration between network inventory and configuration systems
7. Document and track network-related issues through resolution
8. Participate in test planning for network function releases

Requirements:

1. 3+ years of experience in QA with focus on networking
2. Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP/ARP/MAC/DHCP/VLAN/ICMP/Dynamic Routing)
3. Experience testing network equipment or network automation solutions
4. In-depth knowledge of Linux with testing experience
5. Familiarity with Netconf and network configuration management
6. Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)
7. Experience with distributed systems in network environments

Preferred Skills:

1. Python scripting for test automation
2. Experience with software-defined networking (SDN)
3. Knowledge of workflow engines in network orchestration
4. Familiarity with network simulation tools
5. Experience with gRPC in networking contexts