Network Automation Engineer (L2/L3 Performance)

A Society Group Inc

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San Francisco, California, US on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 22, 2025 Last posted May 22, 2025
Job description

Test Automation Engineer, Networking
On-Site in Foster City (5 days a week )

As a networking test automation engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and documenting test automation software for our communication networks. This includes Python command line tools for automating hardware configuration, test environment setup, and test execution.  You'll work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Systems engineers to develop module, system, and hardware-in-the-loop tests.  We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges in bringing advanced autonomous vehicle technologies to market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Setup and run Ethernet tests.
  • Develop scripts, libraries, and tools to run tests on networking firmware and hardware.
  • Work collaboratively with design engineers and project managers to plan and execute test campaigns.
  • Document software to make it easily accessible to others both within and outside of the team.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years networking experience or equivalent.
  • Experience testing TCP/IP using Python or C/C++.
  • Experience using Network Traffic generators (for example, made by IXIA, XENA, or SPIRENT).
  • Knowledge or experience in testing PTP/ARP/ICMP/SNMP/TFTP/SCP/SSH/RSTP.
  • Knowledge or experience in testing L2/L3 performance.
  • Knowledge of routing, switching, IP addressing, subnetting, and network security in Linux.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with basic mechanical, electrical, and optical test procedures.
  • Experience working with CAN networks.
  • Experience with emerging ethernet technologies.
  • Experience using test automation frameworks and object-oriented programming in Python.
  • Experience with Jira, Bamboo, CI/CD, and test driven development.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Training & Development
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Daily free breakfasts and lunches
About this role

Summary

Develop and document test automation software for communication networks.

Job title

Network Automation Engineer (L2/L3 Performance)

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in Foster City, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BS in EngineeringnetworkingTCP/IPPythonC++Network Traffic generatorsPTPARPICMPSNMPTFTPSCPSSHRSTPL2/L3 performanceroutingswitchingIP addressingsubnettingnetwork securityLinux

Preferred skills

mechanicalelectricalopticalCAN networksemerging ethernet technologiestest automation frameworksobject-oriented programmingJiraBambooCI/CDtest driven developmentcommunication

Specializations

networkingautomationtestPythonC++
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Foster City, CA, USA

On-site City