Staff Engineer; Cloud Test

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in QA testing in networking/security-focused roles
• Strong understanding of network protocols, especially BGP
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
• Expertise in Linux environments and scripting (Python, Shell)
• Experience using AI tools such as Cursor, Claude-Code
• Proficiency in coding in Golang (preferred)
• Experience with:
• Kubernetes and microservices architectures
• Workflow orchestration
• Database systems
• Proficiency in various testing techniques:
• Functional testing
• Performance testing
• Stress testing
• Security testing
• Integration testing
• End-to-end testing
• API testing
• Regression testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Experience with test management tools and bug tracking systems
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• (Desirable) Proven track record in test automation for SaaS development
• (Desirable) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• (Desirable) Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• As a Staff Engineer – Cloud Test you will take ownership of test strategy and quality outcomes for Aviatrix cloud networking and security features
• You will design and deliver comprehensive test plans, drive automation, and ensure product reliability from feature design through production release
• You will work independently, lead testing efforts for complex features, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to improve system reliability, performance, and release velocity
• Own test strategy and quality outcomes for features from design through release
• Design and implement test plans, test designs, and automation for new and existing features
• Improve product reliability, performance, and scalability through early defect detection and risk identification
• Build and manage lab environments that simulate real customer networking deployments
• Analyze logs, triage issues, and identify root causes of defects
• Identify release blockers, evaluate quality risks, and influence release readiness decisions
• Prioritize test coverage and manage testing timelines for feature delivery
• Analyze customer-reported defects and improve test coverage and tooling
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to improve product quality
• Mentor engineers and contribute to testing best practices across the team