Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Software Test Engineer for the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team. You will lead verification of new features and own tasks from design reviews to automated test development for NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.

You will perform functional testing of Layer2/Layer3 features, write test plans, build test beds, report issues, and develop automation to enable continuous regression.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in Engineering/CS.
• 5+ years in Software Quality Engineering.
• Strong Python or scripting skills.
• Hands-on Layer2/Layer3 protocol experience (MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN).
• Experience with Linux/Unix OS.
• Experience with test automation and regression.

Responsibilities

• Functional testing of Layer2/Layer3 features in NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
• Write test plans and design test beds/topologies.
• Log and verify issues in defect tracking; validate fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for features.

Skills

Python

Linux

Test automation

Networking protocols

Education

B.S degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Ixia/Spirent

Git

Gerrit

Jenkins

Test management tools

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team! You will play an exciting role that allows you to lead verification of groundbreaking features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and take full ownership of tasks involved like participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, test execution, and automated test development for the specific features. You will be part of a dynamic Software Verification Team responsible for the qualification of the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated, and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing.

What you'll be doing:

• Functional Testing of various Layer2 and Layer3 features of NVIDIA-Networking Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
• Write detailed feature and system test plans, and define and design test beds and topologies.
• Report issues found during testing into the defect tracking system and validate the fixes and workarounds.
• Develop automated test suites for different features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
• Build and maintain automation required to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
• Collaborate with design, test and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve issues found during testing.

What we need to see:

• B.S degree or equivalent experience in Engineering/Computer Science/related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering.
• Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
• Hands-on experience on any Layer2 and Layer3 protocols like MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, etc.
• Experience with using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working experience with test management tools.
• Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages are a must.
• Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based OS.
• Multi-tasking ability and good interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Exposure on using AI (like Claude or Cursor) extensively for code development would be a big plus
• Knowledge in performance testing and fixing performance issues.
• Experience with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.).

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.