Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

Job role: Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA / Austin TX

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.



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.