Principal Test Automation Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Test Automation Engineer to join our team in a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of working on-site two days per week. This role is pivotal in driving data center and enterprise campus coverage, designing testing strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions to meet customer needs.

If you are passionate about cutting-edge technologies, thrive in collaborative environments, and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Test Automation Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and implement test topologies and test cases based on customer business needs, ensuring comprehensive end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with AI Infrastructure Test Engineers to enhance solution coverage and minimize customer-reported defects.
• Review Python automation scripts to ensure efficient test scenarios and future regression tests.
• Diagnose and resolve complex customer issues with outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Develop and execute multidimensional deployment scenarios to measure software quality and performance benchmarks.
• Analyze and root-cause software issues identified during execution, working closely with stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, architects, and executives to align product/feature requirements with customer priorities.
• Highlight emerging technologies and customer use cases to improve product deliverables.
• Support replication of customer-reported issues and provide root-cause corrective actions.
• Deliver proof-of-concept (POC) solutions to demonstrate feasibility for specific customer use cases.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in networking.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in internet protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6.
• Expertise in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANs, MPLS, L3VPN, MC-LAG, LACP, L2VPN, VPLS, Multicast, NGMVPN, EVPN-VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, etc.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis, and CLOS Architecture.
• Experience in test planning, execution, and understanding complex customer networks.
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, Pytest, or Go.
• Familiarity with networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of cloud architectures, distributed computing, microservices, and DevOps.
• Expertise in design thinking, solutions design, and user experience (UX).
• Security-first mindset and cross-domain knowledge.

Day-to-Day

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute test strategies.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to ensure efficient and reliable testing processes.
• Analyze test results, debug automation failures, and identify software issues.
• Engage with senior leadership to align testing strategies with business objectives.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and integrate them into testing methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring you and your loved ones are cared for.

Personal & Professional Development

We invest in your career growth with tailored programs to help you achieve your professional goals, whether you aim to deepen your expertise or explore new opportunities within the organization.

Unconditional Inclusion

We celebrate individual uniqueness and foster an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds are valued and thrive. We provide the flexibility to balance work and personal needs, empowering you to make bold moves and contribute to meaningful change.

Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Principal Test Automation Engineer!