Principal Software Engineer, Systems/Solutions Test

requirements into robust validation strategies. Deliver executive-level quality reporting, risk assessments, and recommendations to stakeholders. Champion adoption of AI-assisted testing workflows, including LLM- and agent-enabled productivity for test design, triage, and analysis. Influence roadmap decisions by highlighting emerging technologies, customer patterns, and systemic quality risks. Required

Qualifications: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or M.Tech in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 10+ years of experience in software/system test engineering for networking products, including leadership of large, cross-functional quality initiatives. Proven ability to lead technical strategy and execution in complex, multi-team environments. Deep expertise in networking fundamentals and protocols, including TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, Ethernet, OSPF/IS-IS, ARP, VLANs, BGP, MPLS, L2/L3VPN, LACP, and EVPN-VXLAN. Advanced experience in test architecture, automation-first validation, and large-scale test execution. Expert proficiency in Python and strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as PyTest and Robot Framework. Strong experience with network traffic/test equipment such as Ixia and Spirent, including automated test orchestration. Demonstrated excellence in debugging complex distributed/network failures and driving closure across teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred

Qualifications: Deep hands-on experience with Junos OS and large-scale customer deployment patterns. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, core systems, and WAN architectures. Experience with additional languages/tools such as Go and Perl for framework extension and tooling. Practical experience applying AI tools, LLMs, and agent-based workflows in software validation and engineering productivity. Networking certifications are a plus. Prior experience defining organizational quality standards, mentoring senior engineers, and leading technical transformation initiatives. What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of

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