Software QA Engineer – DOCA Host

NVIDIA is looking for a highly motivated Software QA Engineer to join our DOCA Host QA Team. Quality is a core pillar of our products, and as a DOCA Host QA Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality software to customers in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. You will bring strong execution skills, a problem-solving mindset, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering a great user experience. This role involves hands-on software testing, systems validation, networking, Linux environments, automation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. What you’ll be doing: Design, execute (manual and automated), and automate tests for DOCA Host software Validate features across networking, system, and Linux environments Learn and test new networking standards, protocols, and features, improving QA coverage Participate in design and requirement reviews; provide actionable feedback Collaborate with software developers, hardware teams, and project managers to analyze and debug issues Execute testing across multiple scopes: functional, regression, performance, and security Report test progress, results, and provide clear summary reports Develop and enhance tools, scripts, and processes to improve test quality and efficiency Define, build, and maintain test setups and topologies for comprehensive product coverage What we need to see: B.A. / B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience 1-3 years of experience as a Software QA Engineer Strong Linux operating system experience Solid networking knowledge (Ethernet, TCP/IP, RDMA – advantage) Python programming experience (scripting and automation) Experience with test execution, debugging, and problem solving Ability to work independently with strong ownership and execution skills Fast learner with strong technical aptitude Ways to stand out from the crowd: Strong Python scripting and automation skills Experience with DOCA, drivers, system-level or networking software Full-stack development understanding (backend, APIs, tools, and test frameworks) Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting capabilities Hands-on experience with Linux internals and system debugging NVIDIA is a leader in delivering end-to-end Ethernet and InfiniBand interconnect solutions for servers, storage, and hyper-converged infrastructure. We are widely recognized as one of the most desirable technology employers in the world. If you are creative, autonomous, execution-driven, and passionate about quality, we want to hear from you. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.