Senior Test and Automation Engineer

TALENT Software Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a Senior Test and Automation Engineer for onsite work in San Jose, CA. You will own end-to-end testing of network performance for AI/ML capabilities and drive high-quality deliverables within an agile team.

The role requires strong Python automation with PyTest, hands-on networking knowledge (L2/L3, BGP, EVPN), and a passion for open-source QA practices. Collaboration and leadership are valued as you mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 7+ years, or Master in STEM with 4+ years, or PhD in STEM with 1+ years.
• 3+ years Python automation scripting.
• 2+ years configuring, testing, or debugging networking systems.
• Experience with PyTest or similar QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with L2/L3 networking, BGP, ECMP, VXLAN EVPN fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Gather and clarify requirements with customers.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis for complex customer issues.
• Share expertise to foster team-wide excellence and technical growth.

Skills

Python automation

PyTest

Networking

Open-source QA

Leadership

Education

STEM degree with 7+ years

Tools

Test frameworks

Traffic generators

Job description

Job Title

Senior Test and Automation Engineer

Work Location

San Jose, California (Onsite)

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to an agile team responsible for designing, developing, and executing tests to qualify network performance for AI/ML capabilities. You will take ownership of end-to-end product testing and provide deep-dive production support, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment.

You will leverage your expertise in Python automation and testing frameworks such as PyTest to streamline and enhance testing processes. Your role involves active participation in the open-source community to drive innovation and integrate best practices into our development lifecycle.

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.