Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking

NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA‑Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team. You will lead verification of groundbreaking features of NVIDIA‑Cumulus Linux, taking full ownership of tasks such as participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, executing tests, and automating test development for specific features.

You will be part of a dynamic Software Verification Team responsible for qualifying the Network Operating System software that powers data centers accelerated, disaggregated, and software‑defined to meet growing demands in AI and high‑performance computing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Functional testing of various Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 features of NVIDIA‑Networking Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems running NVIDIA‑Cumulus Linux.
• Write detailed feature and system test plans, and define and design test beds and topologies.
• Report issues found during testing into the defect tracking system and validate fixes and workarounds.
• Develop automated test suites for different features of NVIDIA‑Cumulus Linux.
• Build and maintain automation required to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
• Collaborate with design, test and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve issues found during testing.

What We Need To See

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering.
• Strong technical abilities, problem‑solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
• Hands‑on experience in any Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, etc.
• Experience using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working experience with test management tools.
• Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages are a must.
• Good experience working on Unix or Linux‑based OS.
• Multi‑tasking ability and good interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to Stand Out

• Exposure to using AI tools like Claude or Cursor extensively for code development is a big plus.
• Knowledge in performance testing and fixing performance issues.
• Experience using CI methodology & tools such as Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.