Sr. Network Software Test Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

The Sr. Network Systems Test Engineer will designs, develop, automate and execute test plans and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Provide constructive feedback, report issues, and interact with developers to deliver best in class product quality. Utilize available network troubleshooting tools, including network packet captures, monitoring devices, log files, and customer inputs to facilitate effective issue resolution. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition:

The Sr. Network Systems Test Engineer will contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent.  Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Location :  This is a Hybrid position in our Sunnyvale, California office.

Responsibilities:

• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software Quality Test plan across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit
• Design/develop automate test scripts for product feature qualification. 
• Provide constructive feedback, report issues, and interact with software and hardware teams to deliver best in class product quality. 
• Utilize available network troubleshooting tools, including network packet captures, monitoring devices, log files, and customer inputs to facilitate effective issue resolution.
• Work on customer issues for internal reproduction and provide correct action plans   
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with management regarding testing status, project progress, test results, and issue resolution.
• Provides guidance and coaching/mentoring to less- experienced staff members

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 15+ years experience in networking systems testing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in Networking, Campus fabric switch fundamentals and commonly used L2 protocols (xSTP, VLAN, DHCP, Dot1x, LLDP, LACP), interface, and Virtual Chassis.  
• Strong programming scripting skills in languages like Python is a must   
• Master on Linux OS and related tools, and AI tool like Copilot
• Strong network troubleshooting skills 
• Experience with configuring and setting up Juniper switch is a plus 
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to work well independently and in a team 
• Network certifications (or equivalent training/experience) are an added advantage
• POE technology experience is a plus.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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