SONIC Test Framework Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA (Remote)

  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

sonic
Switches
Test Cases
C++
Collaboration
Network
Linux
Python
Documentation
XML
Development Testing
Debugging

Job Details

Responsibilities

Testbed Design & Deployment

Build and configure SONiC virtual testbeds using KVM, Docker, and OpenvSwitch (topologies: T0/T1/T2).

Set up Devices Under Test (DUTs) and neighbor devices via Minigraph XML and topology files.

Validate testbed readiness before test execution.

Automation & Framework Integration

Develop Ansible playbooks and Python scripts for testbed setup, configuration, and automation.

Integrate with the sonic-mgmt framework to streamline testing workflows.

Testing & Validation

Use PTF to validate SONiC control/data plane functionality.

Simulate and analyze network traffic using tools like Scapy and tcpdump.

Execute feature, functional, and performance tests; report results and track defects.

Troubleshooting & Debugging

Diagnose issues in virtual environments (VMs, containers, network connectivity).

Analyze logs from SONiC systems and collaborate with development teams on defect resolution. Documentation & Collaboration

Document configurations, procedures, and test cases.

Contribute to the SONiC open-source community (scripts, issues, pull requests).

Work cross-functionally with developers, test teams, and network engineers.

Continuous Improvement

Enhance scalability and efficiency of test infrastructure.

Stay current with SONiC updates, protocol evolution, and automation trends.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of work experience is required, with at least 2 years of hands-on SONiC development/test experience is a must.
  • Strong experience with SONiC network operating system.
  • Proficient in Python, C/C++.
  • Experience with PTF (Packet Test Framework) and SPyTest for network validation.
  • Familiarity with Linux internals, docker containers.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Knowledge of network ASICs and switch hardware architecture.
  • Prior Sonic community contribution is an added advantage
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