Celestica Hiring! Full Time Software Test Engineer (Networking - Servers) in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership throughout the end-to-end software development life-cycle, with a concentration on systems and solution testing.
• Author, document, and execute detailed test plans, and conduct reviews with customers to ensure alignment and coverage.
• Actively participate in design reviews to provide critical feedback on testability and product quality.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive and modular automated test cases and scripts for networking and server products.
• Lead firmware test efforts, including validation of BIOS, BMC, BSP (Board Support Package), and diagnostics.
• Drive Network OS validation, with a focus on open networking platforms like SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud).
• Collaborate closely with development teams, Product Managers (PMs), and customers to identify, debug, and resolve issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Implement a data-centric approach to software quality tracking, monitoring, and continuous enhancement.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong software testing and debugging skills with hands-on experience in Network OS validation.
• Deep expertise in open networking, server technologies, rack integration, or converged infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience testing networking silicon and SDKs from major vendors (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell).
• Proven, hands-on experience with traffic generators and network test tools like Ixia and Spirent.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with automation frameworks like PyTest or Robot framework.
• Experience in firmware testing, including BMC, BIOS, Redfish, and RestAPI.
• Proficiency with bug management and tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to design and develop comprehensive test plans based on product requirements.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Industry-standard networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are considered a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing, Jenkins, and Azure pipeline environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures.
• Ability to contribute and engage in open-source forums is recommended but not mandatory.

Leadership and Soft Skills

• A dynamic, motivated software test technical lead with a keen interest in learning new technical skills.
• Possesses strong domain skills and expertise in their field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer and team interactions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or Computer Engineering (CE).
• 8+ years of working experience in testing server, switch, or storage products.
• Significant experience working as a software test lead.