Staff Software Development Engineer in Test

Veeam; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Training & mentoring programs

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veeam is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead system-level and infrastructure testing from our San Jose lab. You will bridge on‑prem hardware with containerized Kubernetes topologies and cloud edge environments, owning end‑to‑end platform stability and deployment verification.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in SDET or related fields, advanced C++, Python, or Go skills, and strong Linux networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container runtimes, and local cloud emulation (AWS/Azure).
• 8+ years in system-level SDET, platform engineering, or embedded/infrastructure software testing.
• Advanced programming skills in C++, Python, or Go with strong Linux internals, networking protocols (TCP/IP, sockets), and IPC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level and infrastructure testing in our San Jose lab.
• Bridge physical/on-prem hardware with containerized Kubernetes topologies and cloud edge environments.
• Own end-to-end platform stability, hardware/software integration, and deployment verification.
• Build and maintain end-to-end local test environments mirroring edge-to-cloud topologies.
• Architect local Kubernetes clusters and cloud emulation harnesses for offline validation.
• Profile resource usage and run hardware-in-the-loop or local automated suites.
• Maintain and automate the lab environment, building orchestration tools to reset and patch test rigs.

Skills

Kubernetes

Container runtimes

Local cloud emulation

C++

Python

Go

Linux internals

Networking protocols

IPC

Tools

K3s

Kind

Minikube

AWS LocalStack

Azure Edge

Job description

• We are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead System-Level and Infrastructure Testing locally in our San Jose lab
• You will bridge physical/on-prem hardware dependencies with containerized Kubernetes topologies and cloud edge environments, serving as the hands‑on technical owner for end‑to‑end platform stability, hardware/software integration, and deployment verification
• Build and maintain end‑to‑end local test environments in San Jose, mirroring edge‑to‑cloud topologies, hardware interfaces, and localized system deployments
• Architect local Kubernetes clusters (e.g., K3s, Kind, Minikube) and cloud emulator harnesses (AWS LocalStack, Azure Edge) to enable fully offline, system-level validation
• Profile OS‑level resource usage (CPU, memory leaks, I/O bottlenecks, network latency) and run hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) or local service‑level automated suites
• Maintain the physical/virtual San Jose lab environment, building automated orchestration tools to reset, patch, and reconfigure test rigs deterministically

Benefits

• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
• Unlimited paid time off, plus 3 global VeeaMe Days for self‑care
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via SupportLinc EAP
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to annual limits
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
• Professional training and education, including courses and workshops, internal meetups, and unlimited access to our online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Athena, O’Reilly) and mentoring through our MentorLab program

Deep hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, container runtimes, and local cloud emulation (AWS/Azure)8+ years in system-level SDET, platform engineering, or embedded/infrastructure software testingAdvanced programming skills in C++, Python, or Go with strong Linux internals, networking protocols (TCP/IP, sockets), and IPC knowledgeExperience in managing physical or virtual lab testbeds, edge hardware topologies, or local hardware‑software integration loops