Senior Network Test Engineer
- E-Solutions Inc.
23 Hours Ago
NA
C2C
Remote, Mountain View-CA
7-10 Years
Required Skills: Ethernet, VLANs, IP, MPLS, BGP, QoS
Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Network Test Engineer to lead testing and qualification for our network devices and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for carrier-grade networking equipment, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
We are looking for a Senior Network Test Engineer to lead testing and qualification for our network devices and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for carrier-grade networking equipment, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for networking equipment and features.
- Set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor networking lab environments that mimic live networks.
- Validate performance, scalability, and reliability of service provider networking solutions.
- Perform traffic generation and analysis using tools such as Ixia/Keysight and OTDR.
- Collaborate closely with Network Engineering, QA, and operations teams to identify, debug, and resolve complex issues.
- Document test cases, results, and defects with high clarity and detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Carrier-grade telecom equipment testing and qualification including router and switches
- Proven experience with wireless technologies, focusing on mmWave and E-band point-to-point technologies
- Solid understanding of key radio frequency performance indicators including Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), Bit Error Rate (BER), and Receive Signal Level (RSL)
- Strong hands-on knowledge of L2/L3 protocols: Ethernet, VLANs, IP, MPLS, BGP, QoS
- Demonstrated ability to set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex, large-scale network environments across multi-vendor platforms.
- Hands-on experience with traffic generators and analyzers (e.g., Ixia/Keysight, OTDR).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- PON testing experience highly desirable
Additional Skills (Nice to Have)
- Proficiency in Python for test automation (Pytest or similar frameworks).
- Working knowledge of ESM, OLT, PON, and ONT testing.
- Knowledge of Linux-based test environments and shell scripting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test integration.
- Familiarity with OSS and BSS system.
