R&D Networking QA Engineer

Viavi Solutions; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Morrisville, NC is seeking an engineer to design, configure and maintain an R&D network lab for QA testing. You will work with the Morrisville team and global colleagues to emulate customer networks and validate product features.

The role requires hands-on experience with Ethernet switching/routing, Cisco devices, Python scripting and automation frameworks. You will help ensure performance criteria and assist development teams across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or AAS with relevant hands-on experience.
• 3+ years building, configuring, and troubleshooting Ethernet networks in lab/test/production environments.
• Interest in supporting full product lifecycle including maintenance and updates.
• Experience with switched and routed networks; Cisco switches/routers via CLI and scripting.
• Solid understanding of IP routing (BGP, OSPF, static routes) and core services (DHCP, DNS).
• Knowledge of network diagnostics with packet analysis and monitoring tools.
• Ability to rack and stack network equipment, test instruments, compute systems.
• Experience with programming languages for automation (Python and automation frameworks).
• Experience with agentic code generation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and maintain an R&D network lab infrastructure for product Quality Assurance testing.
• Work within the R&D team of the Morrisville, NC office, near the Research Triangle Park, and with VIAVI colleagues located worldwide.
• Build network test environments to emulate customer networks and support QA processes.
• Write automation test code to verify the network configuration and to support QA processes.
• Assist software development teams in the design and diagnosis of network performance criteria for systems deployed and emulated in the lab.

Skills

Ethernet networks

Cisco CLI

Python scripting

Automation frameworks

Network diagnostics

Lab infrastructure

Rack & stack

Education

BS/BA or AAS with hands-on experience

Tools

VMware

OpenStack

Proxmox

Docker

Kubernetes

Cisco switches

Cisco routers

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, configure and maintain an R&D network lab infrastructure for product Quality Assurance testing
• Work within the R&D team of the Morrisville, NC office, near the Research Triangle Park, and with VIAVI colleagues located worldwide
• Build network test environments in coordination with the application development and product management teams to emulate customer networks and support quality assurance processes.
• Write automation test code to verify the network configuration and to support the quality assurance process for product features
• Assist software development teams in the design and diagnosis of network performance criteria for systems deployed and emulated in the lab.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree, or an AAS with equivalent hands-on work experience
• 3+ years of experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting switched and routed Ethernet networks in a lab, test, or production environment
• Desire to support the full product development lifecycle, including system maintenance, expansion planning, and technology updates
• Experience with switched and routed networks, including configuring Cisco switches and routers via CLI and through scripting
• Solid understanding of IP routing, BGP, OSPF, static routes, and core network services such as DHCP and DNS
• Knowledge of network diagnostics, including packet analysis and monitoring tools
• Ability to rack & stack network equipment, test instruments, and compute systems
• Experience with programming languages for automation (Python and automation test frameworks)
• Experience with agentic code generation and maintenance

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Ethernet test equipment (traffic generators/analyzers) and industry test methodologies (e.g., RFC 2544, Y.1564)
• Use of Atlassian project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) and Git repository usage
• Experience with the use of CI/CD pipelines for test automation delivery
• Experience with virtual server infrastructure, including VMware, OpenStack, or Proxmox
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for scalable test infrastructure

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.