Hardware Engineer (hybrid) - 2011668

In this role, you will drive end-to-end system validation across hardware, firmware, and software stacks, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and reliability under real-world and stress conditions.

- Define and execute system-level validation strategies for complex networking platforms

- Validate end-to-end functionality across hardware, OS, and networking software stacks

- Perform feature, regression, interoperability, and scale testing

- Develop automated test frameworks using Python, C/C++, or similar languages

- Build scalable validation environments for high-throughput networking systems

- Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation

- Design and execute tests for throughput, latency, packet loss, and scale limits

- Validate system behavior under high traffic loads and real-world network conditions

- Analyze system performance across L2/L3 protocols and data center workloads

- Debug complex issues spanning ASICs, firmware, drivers, and network OS

- Perform root cause analysis using logs, traces, and lab instrumentation

- Collaborate with design and software teams to resolve issues efficiently

- Partner with ASIC, hardware design, software, and architecture teams

- Influence design decisions by identifying system-level risks early

- Work with customers and field teams to reproduce and resolve issues

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

- 4+ years of experience in system validation, networking test, or hardware/software integration

- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching)

- Programming/scripting experience (Python, C/C++, or similar)

- Hands-on experience with system-level debugging and validation

- Experience with data center networking (leaf-spine, VXLAN, EVPN)

- Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (Ethernet 25G/100G/400G, PCIe)

- Experience testing network operating systems (NX-OS, IOS-XR, or similar)

- Knowledge of traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent) and network test tools

- Experience with automation frameworks and large-scale testbeds

The starting salary range posted for this position is $138,100.00 to $196,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.