Software Test Engineer
Core
Build high-quality networking products by embedding with development teams to find hard bugs missed by automated tests and validate product functionality, performance, and stability.
Role type
Software Test Engineer (Network Protocols)
Builds
Networking products for data center, campus, and routing environments
Domain
Networking (Ethernet, Routing, Switching)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test methodology design, Test plan creation, Test network topology design, Defect identification and validation, Agile collaboration, Functional specification review, Software design review
Preferred skills
IXIA test tools, Spirent test tools, Test automation scripting, CCIE certification
Technologies
Ethernet, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, IGMP, PIM SM/SSM, QoS, L2-L3 protocols, HA, Network management
Responsibilities
Design test network topologies to validate functionality, performance, stability, and scalability; Execute test plans to verify all aspects of the product; Work with developers to create automated test plans; Participate in functional specification and software design reviews; Identify defects and validate resolution.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC