Dell Force10 Protocol Test Engineer Job in San Jose, California Us
Dell Force10 Protocol Test Engineer
Dell has expanded its networking solutions with the acquisition of Force10 Networks, Inc., a leader in high-performance datacenter networking. Force10’s networking capabilities complement Dell’s datacenter solutions portfolio, enabling it to offer customers a broader range of enterprise offerings.
Responsible for the design and development activities associated with methods for validating networking products and broader solutions. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and test tools, and completes validation specifications and procedures for new and changes to existing products. Plans the labor, schedules, equipment, and software required for validating and evaluating networking solutions. For this particular position, the candidate will be part of a development test team.
Principal Accountabilities
- Develops and documents test plans and test cases for newly developed or networking products.
- Develops test tools and automation for in use testing.
- Directs a test team during test execution, and reports results to development engineers and leadership.
- Creates test plans that include resource requirements, schedule assumptions and scope based on inputs from the Development and Marketing.
- Provides the Engineering Manager with a High Level Test Strategy and comprehensive test plan for new hardware, software, and solutions products.
- Oversees the execution and reports the results of product validation on new networking products.
- Interfaces with external validation partners to develop comprehensive test plans and tests coverage across multiple test organizations.
- Manages and reports on test deliverables and test execution from validation partners.
Qualifications
- Must have 8-10 years of experience in testing of systems software for IP routers/Ethernet switches or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent understanding of Ethernet technologies, IPv4, IPv6 and TCP/IP protocols
- Experience in testing protocols like 802.1Q, 802.1p, STP, RSTP, MSTP, QinQ, LACP, RSPAN, GVRP
- Experience in testing protocols like OSPFv2, OSPFv3, BGP, ISIS and BFD.
- Experience in platforms supporting in Non-stop-forwarding/Hit-less protocol support.
- Hands on experience with Cisco and Juniper switches and routers
- Experience in using third party test equipment like IXIA, Spirent TestCenter, N2X.
- Hands on experience in scripting languages/tools such as TCL, Expect, Perl
- Cisco and Juniper certification is an advantage
- Experience in test case development, good communication skills (oral written) and the ability to work with teams in multiple locations is required
- Ability to analyze requirements, communicate well with multiple teams to
- get clarity on the requirements
- identify relevant areas to be tested
- identify relevant 3rd party tools/applications required to carry out tests
- monitor and report status on the progress.
- Minimum Education: BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE and 4-6 years relevant experience, MSEE, MSCS or MSCE and 2-4 years relevant experience preferred
Dell offers:
- Opportunity to work with a strong brand at one of the world's largest IT solutions providers
- Dynamic, challenging, international work environment
- A team with a high level of energy, integrity and motivation to win
- Exciting internal career opportunities
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Competitive compensation including bonus plans a great benefit package
- An individual professional development plan
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