Senior Network Validation Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AI, DatacenterIndustries

Requirements

  • M.S. degree in Engineering/Computer Science/related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Over 5 years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering and Network Testing, including significant contributions to QA strategies and test documentation
  • Strong skills in Python (preferred) or other scripting languages like Perl, Shell and hands-on experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD based pipelines
  • Strong technical abilities, problem solving, designing, coding and debugging skills
  • Extensive hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting data center networking, including Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols such as VLAN, BGP, EVPN, and spine-leaf topology; InfiniBand networks experience desired
  • Experience with using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working experience in test management
  • Hands-on experience working on Unix or Linux based OS
  • Great team player with multi-tasking ability and good interpersonal & documentation skills
  • Solid foundation in and understanding of software engineering practices
  • Excellent design, debugging and problem-solving skills, with a strong bias for action, quality and engineering excellence

Responsibilities

  • Design validation plans from bare metal to at scale data center integration tests
  • Debug, triage issues, perform root cause analysis, verify fixes, define new tests, and improve product test plans
  • Configure, administer, troubleshoot, and oversee the qualification of Ethernet and InfiniBand networks in large-scale datacenter environments
  • Perform server function & network validations including Ethernet & InfiniBand protocol & system level reliability test end to end application tests
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test automation suites, including automated reporting, while consistently increasing end-to-end automation coverage with each release cycle
  • Track and coordinate all validation activities from bring up to production release
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams including application teams, HW designers, networking team, FW, security etc. to debug any HW/SW product issues
  • Provide inputs to architecture teams for next generation Data Center networking design

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Network ValidationEthernetInfiniBandDebuggingRoot Cause AnalysisAutomationScriptingDatacenter IntegrationBare Metal TestingTroubleshootingNetwork Administration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Senior Network Validation Engineer role?

An M.S. degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) is required, along with 10+ years of experience and over 5 years in Software Quality Engineering and Network Testing.

What are the core values of NVIDIA's company culture?

NVIDIA's core values are innovation, excellence, determination, and team, which guide the company to be the best it can be.

Is the salary or compensation specified for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this Senior Network Validation Engineer position?

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works well with different teams, is comfortable in a lab environment, has strong debug analysis fundamentals, automation and scripting experience, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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