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Region: Americas
Country: United States
State/Province: California
City: San Jose
Summary
The SVT QA – SONiC NOS Test Engineer role is designed for a highly motivated QA professional with 7–12 years of hands-on experience in testing network operating systems (NOS). The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in functional, system, and performance testing across the full software development lifecycle, particularly within Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols such as VLAN, STP, BGP, OSPF, and EVPN-VXLAN. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive test strategies, executing complex test plans, performing system-level and interoperability testing, and automating test cases using Python integrated with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with traffic generators like Ixia or Spirent is required, and exposure to GenAI is a plus. Strong communication, collaboration skills, and relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIP) are also preferred, along with a degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical field
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Strong understanding of Network Operating Systems (NOS), particularly SONiC
Expertise in functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
Proficient in Layer 2/3 networking protocols (e.g., VLAN, BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN)
Skilled in designing and executing complex test strategies and test plans
Hands-on experience with test automation using Python and integration with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with network traffic generators such as Ixia and Spirent
Experience with system-level testing for stability, scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance
Ability to build and manage test topologies for real-world simulation and interoperability testing
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with detailed bug reporting
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passion for continuous learning and technical skill development
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIP) are highly desirable
Exposure to GenAI tools and technologies is a plus
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical field
7–12 years of hands-on experience in QA or test engineering, specifically within networking products
Proven experience in end-to-end software development lifecycle with a focus on QA and system testing
Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 networking protocols (e.g., VLAN, STP, BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN)
Strong proficiency in developing and executing test strategies, plans, and cases
Hands-on experience with test automation development using Python
Familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Experience with system-level and performance testing (stability, HA, fault tolerance)
Proficient with network traffic generators like Ixia or Spirent
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, JNCIP) preferred
Exposure to GenAI technologies is a plus
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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