Software Test Engineer 3 - SK1013157

Juniper Networks; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join their Test Engineering team. This role focuses on automating and executing tests for networking products, ensuring high performance and reliability in complex environments. You'll develop customer-specific tests, validate real-world deployments, and collaborate with various teams to enhance product quality. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and product success. If you're passionate about networking technologies and automation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

401(k) Eligibility

Vacation

Sick Time

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong foundation in networking protocols and troubleshooting.
• Experience with test plan development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various testing efforts including solution and certification testing.
• Automate and execute test cases using manual and automated methods.
• Document and report software defects and test progress.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Networking Protocols (TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6)

BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, ARP, VLANs, MPLS

Test Plan Development

Automation (Python, Scripting)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

M.Tech Degree

Tools

Python

Perl

Robot Framework

Traffic Simulation Tools (Ixia, Spirent)

Job description

Software Test Engineer 3

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join Juniper’s Test Engineering team, focused on automating and executing tests for networking products such as routers, switches, and associated software platforms. You will play a key role in validating real-world customer deployments, ensuring high performance and reliability across complex network environments.

As part of Product Deployment Test (PDT) Engineering, this is a highly technical role responsible for providing solid support of Juniper's networking solutions. This includes developing and executing customer-specific tests tied to product releases, feature enhancements, and full solution deployment. The role demands building and maintaining expertise in Juniper products deployed within specific customer networks

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or M.Tech degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Strong analytical thinking and adept at troubleshooting complex issues.
• Solid foundation in core Internet protocols including TCP, UDP, and both IPv4 and IPv6.
• In-depth knowledge of networking technologies and protocols such as BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, ARP, VLANs, MPLS, L3VPN, MC-LAG, LACP and EVPN-VXLAN.
• Testing expertise including test plan development, execution strategies, and familiarity with intricate customer network environments.
• Automation experience involving execution of automated test cases, analyzing failures, and isolating bugs using logs and test results. Proficient in Python or similar scripting languages.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Broad understanding of Cloud infrastructure, CORE systems, and WAN technologies.
• Experience collaborating with development and system testing teams to identify test coverage and detect gaps.
• Proficient in setting up test environments for feature validation, end-to-end solutions, and performance testing.
• Skilled in configuring networking devices such as routers and switches.
• Capable of authoring test plans and developing automation scripts.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and tools such as Python, Perl, Robot Framework, and Go.
• Strong ability to articulate test outcomes and clearly document any software defects identified.
• Prior hands-on exposure to the JUNOS operating system is advantageous.
• Networking-related certifications are considered a benefit.
• Practical experience with traffic simulation tools like Ixia or Spirent.
• Effective written and oral communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in testing efforts that include solution testing, scale testing, migration testing, certification testing, etc.
• Work with Development Functional and System Test Teams to analyze test coverage and gaps.
• Automate and execute test case by both manually & automated way.
• Produce a written report of assign project's deliverables such as test progress found software defect technical details etc.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document software defect and work with appropriate Juniper engineering resources to close the problems with customer satisfaction.
• Participate in design and information gathering workshops with the Customer to understand, the Customer's existing network design, and technical requirements of new network designs.
• Write test plan based on customer solution requirement.
• Contribute to a variety of testing activities including solution validation, scalability assessment, migration scenarios, and certification processes.
• Collaborate with development, functional, and system test teams to evaluate test coverage and identify any existing gaps.
• Perform test execution using both manual methods and automated frameworks.
• Generate detailed documentation on project outcomes, including testing progress and comprehensive defect reports.
• Diagnose, document, and escalate software bugs, and coordinate with Juniper engineering teams to resolve issues ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Engage in design and technical requirement workshops with customers to assess current network setups and define new solution needs.
• Develop test plans tailored to customer-specific network solutions and design requirements.

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Minimum Salary: $120,000.00

Maximum Salary:$172,500.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $120,000.00 and $172,500.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.