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Senior System Software Test Engineer, Networking
NVIDIASenior System Software Test Engineer, Networking
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/10/2026
Compensation
$152,000 - $287,500 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.2%·Filings 1,781·New hires 873·
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·FY 2025Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team. This role involves leading the verification of innovative features in NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and taking ownership of various testing tasks. The engineer will work within a dynamic Software Verification Team focused on qualifying Network Operating System software for advanced data centers. The position emphasizes functional testing, automation, and collaboration with internal engineering groups.
Requirements
- B.S degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering.
- Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
- Hands-on experience with Layer2 and Layer3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, and EVPN.
- Experience using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and familiarity with test management tools.
- Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages.
- Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based operating systems.
- Multi-tasking ability and good interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of software engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
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