Senior SONiC CI/CD and Test Automation Engineer

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of working on complex systems based on SONIC networking OS. Candidates with a strong background in both software development and QA engineering are encouraged to apply for this role. Below are the key technical requirements for the role:

Experience Level: 

Minimum 7-8 years of commercial experience

Technical Requirements:

1. Networking Experience:

· Experience with SONIC Networking OS

· Experience with building CI/CD SONIC labs (CI/CD pipelines) to run SONIC community tests

· Experience with SONIC /SAI compliance testing for various SONIC community topologies

· Experience with data path automated tests development for network devices, using Python/Pytest.

· Experience with FW/SW development for networking devices using C/C++

· Experience with SW development using Python

· Experience with various peripherals and peripheral buses, like I2C, PCI-E, etc.

· Experience with SW/HW bring up/integration of networking devices.

· Solid understanding of the differences between routing and forwarding, as well as switches and routers.

· Proficiency in L2/L3 protocols.

· Experience with link aggregation and LACP.

· Knowledge of automatic routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, RIP, and IS-IS.

2. Programming and Tools:

· Advanced C/C++ programming skills.

· Advanced Python programming skills.

· Experience with Jenkins, Pytest, Scapy, traffic generators, traffic analysers, etc.

· Git/ GitHub

3. Additional Skills (Optional but Preferred):

· Knowledge of embedded systems, Linux, or related technologies is an advantage.