Network Software Test Engineer

Danta Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Danta Technologies in San Jose is hiring a Network Software Test Engineer for a long-term onsite role. You will join a hands-on team focused on validating network software and solutions, with 5 openings and a pay rate of $65/hr on W2.

Responsibilities include engaging with customers to clarify requirements, building test environments, developing test frameworks and benchmarking tools, and performing root-cause analysis on complex issues. Remote work not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 4+ years or PhD with 1+ year.
• 3+ years of experience in Python automation scripting (e.g., PyTest).
• 2+ years of experience in configuring, testing, or debugging networking systems and solutions.
• Familiarity with L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP and VXLAN/E-VPN fabrics is expected.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to gather and clarify requirements.
• Build and maintain testing environments for system and solution validation.
• Develop and enhance test frameworks and benchmarking tools.
• Define metrics and gather data for network performance benchmarking.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Contribute to technical projects and share expertise to grow the team.

Skills

Python automation

PyTest

Networking systems

L2/L3 networking

Test frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

SONiC familiarity

Traffic generators

RDMA / HPC networks

Job description

Employment Eligibility Statement

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) . Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Employment Eligibility Statement

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) . Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines . All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Position : Network Software Test Engineer

Location : San Jose, CA (Onsite position)

Long term position

Number of Openings : 5

Pay rate - $65/hr on W2/Danta Technologies payroll

Note : Looking for L2/L3 protocol development and SONiC is must

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 PyTest or similar open-source QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with control and data plane technologies, including L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP, and VXLAN-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 networks.
• Understanding of RoCE and InfiniBand protocols.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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