About this role

Nvidia is hiring a senior-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Bangalore, India. The posting calls out experience with Python, Git, CI/CD, Linux.

Role: Systems Engineer
Function: operations
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted: Jul 13, 2026

Job description

from Nvidia careers

NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Test Engineer to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Verification Engineering Team! You will play an exciting role that allows you to lead verification of groundbreaking features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux and take full ownership of tasks involved like participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, test execution, and automated test development for the specific features. You will be part of a dynamic Software Verification Team responsible for the qualification of the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated, and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing.

What you'll be doing:

Functional Testing of various Layer2 and Layer3 features of NVIDIA-Mellanox Spectrum series Ethernet Switch systems running NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
Write detailed feature and system test plans, and define and design test beds and topologies.
Report issues found during testing into the defect tracking system and validate the fixes and workarounds.
Develop automated test suites for different features of NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux.
Build and maintain automation required to ensure quality via continuous functional regression.
Collaborate with design, test and other internal engineering groups to identify, report, and resolve issues found during testing.

What we need to see:

B.S degree or equivalent experience in Engineering/Computer Science/related field.
5+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Engineering.
Strong technical abilities, problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.
Hands-on experience on any Layer2 and Layer3 protocols like MLAG, STP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, etc.
Experience with using test tools from Ixia or Spirent and working experience with test management tools.
Expertise in programming languages like Python or other scripting languages
Good experience working on Unix or Linux-based OS.
Exposure to emerging technologies and best practices in networking
Multi-tasking ability and good interpersonal skills. Excellent communication & team work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of software engineering practices.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Certifications(relevant) if any
Knowledge in performance testing and troubleshooting performance issues
Experience with CI methodology & tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.)

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you