Automation Engineer IV

Automation Engineer IVWe are seeking a Automation Engineer to help expand test automation and CI/CD capabilities for next-generation data center networking solutions. In this role, you will develop and enhance automated testing frameworks to support new product introductions (NPI) across technologies including BGP++, Open/R, network fabrics, switches, and optics. You will work on improving test coverage, automation, and continuous integration pipelines to ensure the reliability, scalability, and quality of networking infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Develop and automate end-to-end network test cases, including Control Plane, Data Plane, performance, stress, and soak testing, using the in-house test framework.Build and execute traffic-generation tests using Ixia/Keysight in laboratory environments.Convert qualification test plans into automated, repeatable test suites and integrate them into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines that serve as release gates.Triage test failures to distinguish between flaky tests and legitimate regressions, and file and track issues with the appropriate on-call teams.Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks, test configurations, and laboratory tooling.Collaborate with laboratory infrastructure, routing, and cross-functional (XFN) engineering teams to improve test coverage and resolve blockers.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors of Science or network engineering5–8+ years of experience in software or network test automation, or Quality Assurance (QA) engineering.Strong proficiency in Python, including test framework development, scripting, and debugging.Hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing and forwarding, Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) networking, and Data Plane versus Control Plane concepts.Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and working in a Linux environment with source control systems.Experience using traffic generation tools such as Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent platforms.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Open/R, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP), Unequal-Cost Multi-Path (UCMP), or large-scale Data Center (DC) fabric topologies.Experience validating and qualifying network hardware, optical networking components, or vendor Network Operating Systems (NOS) such as Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS).Familiarity with laboratory automation, device provisioning, or large-scale performance and scalability testing.Location: Menlo Park, CA [Onsite]Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $116,400 – $166,400 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]Want to change the world? Let us know.Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let's talk!