Staff, Software Engineer (Networking Protocols & Python Test Automation) - SK1011617

Staff, Software Engineer (Networking Protocols & Python Test Automation)

Location (HYBRID): Sunnyvale, CA

The Software Engineer is responsible for delivering production grade quality products by validating and qualifying the software and hardware products through automated, agile, and adaptive test engineering methodologies. The engineer should be well versed with networking technologies, virtualization technologies, and strong automation skills. This role will require you to be a team player, excellent problem solver, and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. In addition, should have strong background in automation. As part of JVD/MFT (Juniper Validated Design/Multi Feature Test) Engineering, it is a highly technical role, responsible for providing solid support of Juniper's Networking Products that involve market segment testing for a release, product, and solution. The candidate should be knowledgeable in networking fundamentals, well versed in L3 protocols and experience in both manual & automation testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the market use deployments using Juniper Products and then develop test strategy, and plan for network solution.
• Should be able to deliver automated scripts using agile process and latest techniques.
• Work with PLM, Field/Sales Engineers, and Customers to Analyze Customer Deployment Architectures, Network Topologies, and Test Plans.
• Work with Development, Functional, and System Test Teams to analyze test coverage and gaps.
• Participate in design and information gathering workshops with the TMEs to understand the market segment network design, and technical requirements of new network designs.
• Produce a written report of assigned project deliverables such as test progress reports including software defects encountered with technical details etc.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document software defect and work with appropriate Juniper engineering resources to close the problems.
• Work with teams across geographical locations.
• Support in replicating customer found issues and complete RCCA.
• Contribute on white papers / patents / IETFs on related technical areas.
• Provide proof of concept (POC) to realize a certain customer use case scenario to demonstrate its feasibility.
• Communicate effectively with the PLM, customers, account team and other internal stakeholders on the overall testing aspect.
• Should be able to adjust and work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics / Computer Science.
• 15+ years of relevant experience as test engineer in networking domain with strong automation background.
• Internet Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6
• Domain Knowledge: Cloud Provider/ Enterprise and Data Centre Technologies
• Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANS, MPLS, L3VPN, MC-LAG, LACP, L2VPN, VPLS, Multicast, NGMVPN, EVPN-VXLAN etc.
• Test Knowledge: Prepare Test Plans, Test Execution, Understanding of Complex Customer Networks.
• Automation: Experience in automated test execution, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python / TCL / Go or any other scripting language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JNCIE or equivalent certification