Software Development Engineer I

Adtran; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Adtran is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing solutions for next‑generation Wi‑Fi and broadband networking products. The role emphasizes test automation, CI/CD, and validation infrastructure, with strong Python development and experience in Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory.

The ideal candidate will contribute to lab automation, collaborate across software, QA, and product engineering, and support regression and performance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of software development or test automation experience.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Linux environments, and Git.
• Experience developing automated test solutions and supporting CI/CD workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for Wi‑Fi and networking products.
• Create Python-based tools and utilities to support validation, test execution, and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and release validation.
• Integrate automated testing into GitHub-based development workflows.
• Manage software artifacts and package repositories using Artifactory.
• Collaborate with software development, quality assurance, and product engineering teams to improve test coverage and product quality.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and identify root causes of software and system defects.
• Support regression, feature, performance, and interoperability testing activities.
• Contribute to lab automation initiatives and test infrastructure improvements.
• Document software designs, test automation frameworks, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and drive adherence to software quality standards.
• Support customer issue reproduction and validation efforts when required.

Skills

Python development

CI/CD

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

Artifactory

Linux environments

Git

Job description

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing solutions for next-generation Wi‑Fi and broadband networking products. This role will focus on test automation, CI/CD pipeline development, software quality initiatives, and validation infrastructure support.

The ideal candidate will have strong Python development skills and experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory. Candidates with networking knowledge, particularly Wi‑Fi, TCP/IP, and Cisco technologies, will have an advantage in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for Wi‑Fi and networking products.
• Create Python-based tools and utilities to support product validation, test execution, and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and release validation.
• Integrate automated testing into GitHub-based development workflows.
• Manage software artifacts and package repositories using Artifactory.
• Collaborate with software development, quality assurance, and product engineering teams to improve test coverage and product quality.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and identify root causes of software and system defects.
• Support regression, feature, performance, and interoperability testing activities.
• Contribute to lab automation initiatives and test infrastructure improvements.
• Document software designs, test automation frameworks, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and drive adherence to software quality standards.
• Support customer issue reproduction and validation efforts when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of software development or test automation experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Experience with:
• Jenkins
• GitHub
• Artifactory
• Linux environments
• Git version control
• Experience developing automated test solutions and supporting CI/CD workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing networking, broadband, wireless, or telecommunications products.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including:
• TCP/IP
• DHCP
• DNS
• Routing and switching concepts
• Ethernet technologies
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Wi‑Fi technologies including:
• 802.11ac
• 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6)
• 802.11be (Wi‑Fi 7)
• Experience with REST APIs and test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerized environments and automation tools.
• Experience with performance testing, throughput testing, and network protocol analysis.

Desired Skills

• Passion for software quality and automation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.