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Senior QA Software Engineer - Networking

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$140,000 - $270,250 per year

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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior QA Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus system Ethernet group. This role focuses on testing Ethernet Switch/Router systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux. The engineer will participate in requirements and design reviews, develop test plans, and execute tests. The team is involved in testing AI & Spectrum-X solutions, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of demonstrable experience in Software Quality Engineering.
  • Strong skills in Python or other scripting languages.
  • Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols such as MLAG, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, and EVPN.
  • Experience using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and familiarity with test management.
  • Proficiency with tools like HP ALM.
  • Good experience working on Unix or Linux based operating systems.
  • Strong technical abilities in problem solving, designing, coding, and debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional testing of various Layer 2 and Layer 3 features of NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems.
  • Write detailed feature and system test plans and design test beds and topologies.
  • Identify and report issues found during testing into the defect tracking system.
  • Validate fixes and workarounds for reported issues.
  • Develop automated test suites for different features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
  • Build and maintain automation to ensure quality through continuous functional regression.
  • Collaborate with design, test, and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve issues.

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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