> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2395505-network-test-automation-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2395505-network-test-automation-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** Braintree - PayPal - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Scripting, Performance Testing, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b107d8c7-43b9-47d5-a828-4997b501f44c ## About the Role 3+ years in software/network test automation or QA engineering. Strong Python (test frameworks, scripting, debugging). Req Intake Template Hands-on networking fundamentals: BGP, routing/forwarding, L2/L3, data-plane vs. control-plane concepts. Experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent). CI/CD pipeline experience and comfort working in a Linux environment with source control. Preferred Exposure to Open/R, BGP, ECMP/UCMP, or large-scale DC fabric topologies. Experience qualifying network hardware/optics or vendor NOS (e.g., Arista EOS). Familiarity with lab automation, device provisioning, or scale/performance testing. Must-Have HARD Skills Tangible skills we can pick out on the resume 1 5-8+ years in software/network test automation or QA engineering. 2 Strong Python (test frameworks, scripting, debugging). 3 Hands-on networking fundamentals: BGP, routing/forwarding, L2/L3, data-plane vs. control-plane concepts. 4 CI/CD pipeline experience and comfort working in a Linux environment with source control. Req Intake Template Experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent). Nice-to-have Skills 1 Exposure to Open/R, BGP, ECMP/UCMP, or large-scale DC fabric topologies. 2 Experience qualifying network hardware/optics or vendor NOS (e.g., Arista EOS). 3 Familiarity with lab automation, device provisioning, or scale/performance testing. Years of Experience: 5-7 years in software/network test automation or QA engineering. Degrees/Certifications Required: Bachelors of Science or network engineering ## Description Test and automate end-to-end network test cases (control-plane, data-plane, performance, stress/soak) using the inhouse test framework used by DNE team. Build and run traffic-generation tests with Ixia/Keysight in lab environments. Convert qualification test plans into automated, repeatable suites and onboard them as CI/CD conveyor nodes (DC/BB push pipelines) that gate releases. Triage test failures for flakiness vs. legitimate regressions; file and track issues to the appropriate on call. Maintain and improve existing automation, test configs, and lab tooling ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Uncertainty Estimation of Neural Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/227-uncertainty-estimation-of-neural-networks) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing)