About the job
We are seeking a skilled Datacom Test Automation Networking Engineer to join our dynamic team in San Jose, CA.
The ideal candidate will possess 7-10 years of robust experience in Networking, Datacom, and IP domains, with a proven track record working on routers, switches, datacenters, or SDN/NFV in roles such as Dev-tester, System Tester, or Software Developer Tester (SDET).
This role requires hands-on experience with L2 protocols including Ethernet, VLAN, xSTP, and others, as well as L2.5/L3 protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and BGP.
You should have a strong background with Cisco, Juniper, Ericsson, Nokia-Alcatel, Brocade, or similar Routing/SDN platforms and demonstrate expertise in testing these devices.
Critical to this role is your proficiency in test automation using Python, with strong coding skills for both test scripting and functionality development.
Familiarity with developing open-source automation frameworks like ROBOT, Pybot, and Pycharm is essential, alongside hands-on experience with tools like Spirent, IXIA, and iPerf.
As part of your responsibilities, you will analyze designs, write test scripts, and execute comprehensive testing plans, while effectively debugging and providing root cause analysis for network elements.
A customer-focused approach and the ability to design detailed test plans and cases will be vital for success in this role, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

