Senior Principal Solution Test & Automation Engineer - Customer Engagement
Core
Lead quality engineering for large-scale networking and distributed software solutions, serving as a go-to authority for complex validation challenges and driving innovation in automation.
Role type
Senior Principal Individual Contributor (Solution Test & Automation Engineer)
Builds
Scalable automation frameworks, validation strategies, and quality engineering practices for strategic networking products.
Domain
Networking, Distributed Systems, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Expert-level Python/Go/C++ programming, System-level testing, Automation framework design, CI/CD integration, Root-cause analysis, Performance testing, Fault injection, Cross-functional leadership, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Advanced networking (Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, MPLS, EVPN), Network OS (JUNOS), AI-assisted engineering tools, Industry certifications (JNCIE, CCIE), Patents/publications
Technologies
Python, Go, C++, Linux/UNIX, Ixia, Spirent, CI/CD pipelines, Observability platforms, JUNOS
Responsibilities
Lead validation of distributed multi-component software and networking platforms at scale; Architect and develop scalable automation frameworks for functional, integration, and performance testing; Partner with customers and engineering teams to validate complex networking solutions; Mentor engineers and drive quality-first engineering practices; Influence architecture decisions to improve product testability and operational excellence.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
