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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Bug Tracking Systems, Unix, Network Operating System (NOS), Software Quality, Data Centers, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Engineering, System Software, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Performance Testing, Gerrit, Software Verification, Git, Information Technology, Jenkins - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gk2sxl ## About the Role + B.S degree or equivalent experience in Engineering/Computer Science/related field. + 5+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering. + Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills. + Hands-on experience on any Layer2 and Layer3 protocols like MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, etc. + Experience with 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 from the crowd: + Exposure on using AI (like Claude or Cursor) extensively for code development would be a big plus + Knowledge in performance testing and fixing performance issues. + Experience with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.) ## Description NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team! You will play an exciting role that allows you to lead verification of groundbreaking features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and take full ownership of tasks involved like participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, test execution, and automated test development for the specific features. You will be part of a dynamic Software Verification Team responsible for the qualification of the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated, and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing. What you'll be doing: + Functional Testing of various Layer2 and Layer3 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 the 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. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)