Core Engineering - Automation Engineer IV
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Test Engineer, IT QA Tester / Automation
Core Engineering - Automation Engineer IV
Location:
Menlo Park, California (Onsite)
Compensation: $57 - $67 Hourly
Role Overview
We are seeking an Automation Engineer to help scale test automation and CI/CD coverage for new product introductions in a datacenter environment. This role focuses on expanding testing for solutions involving advanced routing protocols, network fabrics, switches, and optics. The position requires a strong background in test automation to keep pace with innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Test and automate end-to-end network test cases, covering control-plane, data-plane, performance, and stress/soak scenarios using an in-house test framework.
- Build and execute traffic-generation tests in lab environments.
- Convert qualification test plans into automated, repeatable suites and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to gate releases.
- Triage test failures to distinguish between intermittent issues and genuine regressions, filing and tracking issues accordingly.
- Maintain and improve existing automation scripts, test configurations, and lab tooling.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and advance test coverage.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
5-8+ years in software or network test automation or QA engineering.
Technical
Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, including experience with test frameworks, scripting, and debugging.
- Hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals such as BGP, routing/forwarding, L2/L3, and data-plane vs. control-plane concepts.
- Experience with traffic generators (e.g., Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and working in a Linux environment with source control.
Education:
A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field or equivalent network engineering experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to Open/R, BGP, ECMP/UCMP, or large-scale DC fabric topologies.
- Experience qualifying network hardware, optics, or vendor Network Operating Systems (e.g., Arista EOS).
- Familiarity with lab automation, device provisioning, or scale and performance testing.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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