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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Lead Engineer, Software 1 - **Company:** Celestica, Inc. - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Program Optimization, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Selenium, Software Engineering, System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Generative AI, Containerization, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Network Server - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=50400ac6dc4a6e72 ## About the Role * Strong programming skills: Extensive Programming in Python , Go. * Experience in validating Orchestration Software as well as OAM software for Switches and Servers in Datacenter deployments.. * Extensive Networking Testing skills covering various Datacenter deployment types ( L3, BGP EVPN ). * Knowledge of setting up End-End Testbeds involving Switches and Servers/Storage and able to run either VM or Container workloads. * Hands on Skills in setting up virtual topologies using software like GNS3 and usage for different test strategies. * Hands on skills in Test Automation using Python, Selenium ( UI ) as well as Network Automation tools like Ansible. * Experience in Analysing Rest/Redfish End Points and Developing Mock Systems to improve development velocity. * Clear Communication: Proven ability to articulate requirements and vision to large and diverse audience through written documents like architecture specifications and verbal presentations in technical forums is required., Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. ## Description Celestica is looking for skilled and enthusiastic software engineers to join our team in developing cutting-edge data centers that leverage advanced GPU technologies. In this dynamic role, you will build orchestration software for the entire rack, develop integrated visualization tools for rack components, and create comprehensive diagnostics to optimize GPU server utilization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Orchestration Software development and experience creating solutions for the data center industry., The Senior Lead Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables)., * Architect/Develop/Validate a full stack application to ease the task of designing, deploying and monitoring a next generation data centre including GPU/AI compute elements. * Use Cloud Native Development Methods to support Kubernetes deployments for different scenarios. * Build Network validation techniques for GPU centric traffic patterns. * Optimize code for performance, efficiency, scalability. Adopt GenAI tools for development efficiency. * Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with engineers and peer functional leads from different disciplines to innovate solutions, triage issues and provide high speed execution * Mentor and coach team members on the technical skills and approaches to solve problems. * Develop Test Strategies for Testing Different Rack Designs with Varying Rack elements. Implement Test Strategies with available elements/create mock elements as needed. * Develop Test Frameworks for Automating Rest APIs, User Interfaces and k8s deployments. * Work with product line management, customers and sales teams to understand requirements, review test plans and ensure smooth handoff to System Test teams by meeting their acceptance criteria. * Present innovation and value addition from our software in technical forums and customer interactions, * Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. * Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. * Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. * Occasional travel may be required. ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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