Python Development / Test Engineer for PCIe Switch and Networking Technologies

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Job Description :

Broadcom designs, develops, and supplies a range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions. Its product portfolio comprises of broadband access and modems, enterprise and network processors, wireless infrastructure, wireless connectivity, Ethernet communication and switching, and set-top box and media processors. The company’s products are used in various applications, including data center networking, home connectivity, broadband access, telecommunications equipment, smartphones and base stations, data center servers and storage, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, and displays. It primarily serves wired infrastructure, wireless communications, enterprise storage, and industrial and other markets in China, the United States, Europe, and beyond. The company was formerly known as Avago Technologies and changed its name to Broadcom in February 2016. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in the USA.

Broadcom is looking for an individual to join our Data Center Solutions Group team and contribute to the development of our next-generation class of PCIe Switches and Ethernet Network Adapter products. As a Python Development / Test Engineer you will have an active role in the design, development and execution of our programs for PCIe switches and high-speed Ethernet Network Adapters in a Data Center environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in growing Python test automation for our key programs. Your primary responsibilities will involve requirements analysis, test case and test tool development and test execution. You will be expected to work closely with software developers to ensure that quality is incorporated into all products. You will be required to manage multiple, parallel tasks, projects and releases.

• Job Requirements and Primary Skills
• Typically requires a BSc degree and 2+ years of experience
• Proven experience with test automation and test script development with embedded system products
• Established competency with the Python scripting language as part of prior working experience
• Established experience in testing of developing Linux / FreeBSD / Windows / ESX drivers and peripherals in a server environment
• Experience working with network test equipment, PCIe analyzers, analysis tools such as Ixia, Wireshark, and traffic generating tools such as IxChariot, Medusa tools, etc.
• Experience in testing network protocols (TCP / IP), storage (RDMA), PTP, Congestion Control, Virtualization technologies, PCIe protocol- Gen3 and above
• Experience analyzing, testing and troubleshooting within Linux and / or Windows environments;
• Established system level understanding of PCIe based designs, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Complementary Skills
• Experience with system and software problem analysis / reporting and the ability to support the investigation of problems
• Experience with Docker Containers and deployment with Kubernetes / Ansible
• Experience with AI / ML or HPC clusters
• Experience with the software lifecycle and the collection and application of software development metrics to guide release over release improvements to the software testing process and product quality
• Knowledge of C programming or scripting languages other than Python
• Experience working in globally distributed projects

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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