Network Switch Platform Test Engineer

This role involves testing network switches for power over Ethernet and interface performance across high-speed connections. You will design and execute tests for various networking protocols and automate test processes using Python. The work includes validating hardware behavior and working with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.

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• Test network switches for PoE and interface performance across speeds up to 800G
• Write Python automation for test plans and integrate into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams on platform validation and debugging

Required

• Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Hands-on experience Hands-on experience testing networking products, platforms, switches, interfaces, PoE, or closely related networking systems
• Networking fundamentals Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and how networks operate
• Python test automation Hands-on Python test automation, including the ability to translate feature specifications into repeatable tests and adapt scripts as requirements change
• Technical depth Demonstrated technical depth in at least one relevant area, such as PoE, interfaces/optics, or platform/chassis validation
• Linux, shell scripting, Git Working knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and Git
• Debugging and communication Strong debugging and communication skills in hardware/software integrated environments

Nice to have

• PoE and interface/optics validation Experience across both PoE and interface/optics validation, including PoE standards, certification workflows, and power measurement setups
• pytest or unittest Familiarity with pytest or unittest, API/CLI automation, log parsing, and CI/CD integration
• Traffic generators Experience with traffic generators such as IXIA, Spirent, TRex, or equivalent tools
• SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI Experience with SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, or telemetry validation
• Campus topologies Experience with campus topologies, interoperability testing, and enterprise endpoints such as IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE devices
• AI-assisted workflows Practical use of AI-assisted engineering workflows

Working conditions

• Hybrid work Willingness to work in a hybrid, lab-dependent environment and attend the office more than two days in a week when business or testing needs require it

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Posted

11 Nov 2026, on LinkedIn

First seen by InternDoor

11 Nov 2026, within 17 minutes of being posted

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