Senior Software Verification Engineer, Network

Xwing; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby is seeking a Senior Network Software Verification Engineer to automate testing of a powered network system and ethernet switch software in embedded aircraft networking. You will verify interfaces, timing, and throughput within the existing test framework to support FAA certification.

Responsibilities include developing Python test scripts, troubleshooting hardware in test stands, analyzing traffic with tools like iperf, and collaborating with software and hardware teams to isolate issues

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent; 5+ years QA/verification/test engineering.
• Demonstrable experience with requirements-based testing (RBT).
• Expert-level Python for software test/verification.
• Working knowledge of C++ to read embedded software and support C++ test cases.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, network traffic analyzers, and performance testing tools (iperf, Aukua, Ixia, Spirent).
• Experience with project management, bug tracking, and CI tools (JIRA, Jenkins, TeamCity).
• Experience testing or developing software for network devices.
• Reporting of defects, code coverage, and other quality metrics.
• Embedded systems testing experience.
• Linux system administration and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements-based testing (RBT) of the powered network system and ethernet switch software against defined system and interface requirements.
• Assist with hardware build-out/configuration in the testing environment/test stand.
• Write and maintain Python automated test scripts within the existing test framework.
• Capture, analyze, and monitor network traffic to verify functionality, timing, latency, throughput, redundancy, and robustness.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues; document and drive defects to resolution.
• Improve existing test infrastructure and suggest process improvements within the certified framework.
• Coordinate with development and hardware teams to isolate software vs. hardware issues.
• Document lab environments, test procedures, and automation infrastructure per configuration management requirements for certification purposes.

Skills

Python

C++

Networking protocols

Requirements-based testing (RBT)

Linux scripting

Embedded systems testing

QA/Verification

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

TeamCity

iperf

Aukua

Ixia

Spirent

Oscilloscopes

Network traffic analyzers

Job description

Senior Software Verification Engineer, Network

Job Locations: US-CA-Santa Cruz

ID: 2026-5332

Category: Software

Type: Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Network Software Verification Engineer to perform automated testing of a powered network system and ethernet switch software, drivers, and APIs used in embedded aircraft networking. You'll verify requirements for interface management, packet processing, system timing, traffic management, and power distribution, executed within the existing test framework and lab infrastructure, in support of aircraft certification for passenger carry.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements-based testing (RBT) of the powered network system and ethernet switch software against defined system and interface requirements
• Assist with and troubleshoot building out and configuring the hardware in the testing environment / test stand
• Write and maintain Python automated test scripts within the existing test framework
• Capture, analyze, and monitor network traffic to verify functionality, timing, latency, throughput, redundancy, and robustness
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues; document and drive defects to resolution
• Improve existing test infrastructure and suggest process improvements within the certified framework
• Coordinate with development and hardware teams to isolate software vs. hardware issues
• Document lab environments, test procedures, and automation infrastructure per configuration management requirements for certification purposes

Required

• B.S. in Computer Science, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent and 5+ years industry experience in Quality Assurance, Software Verification, or Test Engineering. An advanced degree and 3+ yrs industry experience will also be considered
• Demonstratable experience with requirements-based testing (RBT) methodologies
• Expert-level Python experience/skills specifically applied to software test and verification
• Working knowledge of C++ sufficient to read/understand embedded software under test and support C++-based test cases
• Strong understanding of networking protocols
• Experience with oscilloscopes, network traffic analyzers, and performance testing tools (e.g., iperf, Aukua, Ixia, Spirent)
• Experience with project management, bug tracking, and CI tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, TeamCity)
• Experience testing or developing software for network devices
• Reporting of defects, code coverage, and other quality metrics
• Embedded systems testing experience
• Linux system administration and scripting experience

Desired

• DO-178C certification testing experience
• Agile development, unit testing, and test-driven development
• Experience with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) and Gherkin syntax for writing test specifications
• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern IDEs/debuggers
• Understanding of embedded software concepts (signal analysis, processor timing, memory allocation)

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $146,600 - $199,000/yr.The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer