Network Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Network Test Automation Engineer

Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months Contract (Potential Extension)

We are looking for a Network Test Automation Engineer to support large-scale datacenter networking initiatives. This role focuses on building and scaling test automation and CI/CD pipelines for next-generation network infrastructure, including routing systems, fabrics, switches, and optics.

You will work on cutting-edge datacenter networking systems at scale, You will play a key role in ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability of network systems through robust automation and testing strategies.

Must-Have Skills

• 5–8 years in network test automation / QA engineering
• Strong proficiency in Python (automation, scripting, debugging)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: BGP, routing/forwarding, L2/L3 concepts, Control-plane vs. data-plane
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments
• Hands-on experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with large-scale datacenter network fabrics
• Exposure to BGP enhancements, ECMP/UCMP, or similar routing technologies
• Experience with network hardware validation, optics, or network OS (e.g., Arista EOS)
• Familiarity with lab automation, provisioning, or performance testing at scale

Responsibilities

• Design and automate end-to-end network test cases (control-plane, data-plane, performance, stress, soak testing)
• Develop and execute traffic generation tests using tools like Ixia/Keysight
• Convert manual test plans into automated, repeatable CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate test suites into release gating pipelines
• Diagnose test failures (flaky vs. real regressions) and drive issue resolution
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks and lab tooling
• Collaborate cross-functionally with networking, lab infrastructure, and platform teams