QA Automation Tech Lead

PLVision invites an experienced QA Automation Tech Lead with a strong knowledge of Python and a deep understanding of networking protocols to join us.

In this role, you will start a new project based on Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) — the most popular open-source network operating system. You will lead the QA project team and contribute to developing an embedded networking device.

You will join a collaborative and rewarding environment with open, transparent communication, well-established processes, minimum formalities, and maximum trust. This is your chance to secure your career and gain valuable skills by working in a strong expert community.

Responsibilities

• Validate new DASH functionality for modern DPU/IPU systems
• Prepare test strategy, test plan, test reports
• Work with open-source communities on alignment and introduce new functionality
• Communicate with the client on requirements clarification
• Lead the team with up to 3 engineers, assign and track tasks, support with their technical tasks and issues

About PLVision

We are a software product development company specializing in computer networking and embedded systems. PLVision has offices in Krakow (Poland) and Lviv (Ukraine). Founded in 2007, the company helps networking industry leaders and ambitious startups in the U.S., Israel, and the EU countries to launch innovative products.

About the project

The project's key focus is to extend SONiC's capabilities to meet the unique requirements of a disaggregated network stack focused on providing low-latency, high-speed communication for high-performance computing (HPC) environments, ensuring smooth integration with the switch's hardware, and maintaining high-performance traffic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• 4+ years of commercial experience in Embedded Software Validation and Test Automation
• Experience in team leadership
• Good knowledge of Python
• Experience in writing test documentation
• Good network background (L2/L3, tunneling, routing, switching)
• Experience with software and hardware traffic generators (IXIA, scapy, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Linux as a main working environment
• Experience with virtualization, containerization, Python virtual environment
• Knowledge of test frameworks like Pytest, PTF, etc.
• Understanding of CI/CD, Jenkins
• Experience with Linux network tools
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Knowledge of technical English at Intermediate level and higher

Would be a plus

• Experience working with the open-source projects
• Experience with SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) / SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) validation