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Nexthop AI is building innovative, bleeding-edge solutions for large-scale AI deployments, combining deep expertise in hardware, software, silicon, systems, network operations, and cloud development.
In this Test Engineer role, you will be responsible for comprehensive testing across multiple dimensions: platform testing, functional testing, feature testing, solution testing, and regression testing. You'll perform both manual testing and build/enhance test automation using scripting languages. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining testbeds, qualifying software releases, and delivering on quality metrics. You'll collaborate with POC engineering teams on customer-specific testing during proof-of-concepts, and work closely with software, hardware, and support teams to reproduce faults, debug issues, and update test scripts to prevent bug recurrence.
The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment with strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and customer empathy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in test, QA, or solutions testing roles (hands-on testing experience is mandatory)
- Proficient in networking technologies, software, network protocols, network designs, and deployments with hands-on experience across diverse Network Operating Systems (NOS) such as IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and Junos
- Proficient in working with well-known traffic generators and network test hardware/software solutions
- Proven ability to write good test plans and effectively debug and troubleshoot complex networking issues (hardware and software)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly desirable: Experience with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) or open source OS
- Plus: Proficiency in scripting languages (Python), programming languages (C, C++), automation tools (Ansible), AI development tools (Gemini, Co-pilot, Augment, etc.)
- Plus: Familiarity with container technologies (Docker) and databases (SQL, NoSQL)
