Description

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REMOTE #Hybrid

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Solutions Validation Engineer – OSS Platform

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SUMMARY:

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking. This solution accelerates network deployment, improves the network’s economic model, and radically simplifies network operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s network traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Network Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative network infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey.

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Responsibilities

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• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases for OSS platform deployments.  
• Perform detailed functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing.  
• Automate testing and deployment processes using scripting (Bash, Python) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).  
• Collaborate with client teams to drive the adoption of the solution, addressing their network use cases and goals.  
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable workflows, leveraging cloud networking experience where applicable.  
• Documentation skills to be used externally with customers and internally with systems including Confluence spaces and Jira tickets.  
• Deliver customer-facing projects (~30-40% client interaction) and effectively demonstrate validated OSS solutions, including solution validation, acceptance testing, and problem resolution, following Agile methodologies. 

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Requirements

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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.  
• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, software validation, or a related technical role within Service Provider environments.  
• Proven working knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., BGP, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6, SR, VPN).  
• Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization (KVM, VMware), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).  
• Skilled in scripting and automation frameworks/tools such as Ansible for configuration management.  
• Proficiency in a Linux environment shell, Bash scripting  
• Proficient in Python scripting and working knowledge of JSON and Jinja2 templating.  
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.  
• Hands on experience with integration technologies (APIs) such as REST API, RESTCONF, Netconf, gRPC, SOAP, etc.  
• Solid understanding of modeling languages such as JSON, YANG, YAML, and XML.  
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and associated testing strategies.  
• Real-world experience providing technical leadership on network implementation projects  
• Problem solving, troubleshooting, reviewing log files, debugging. Being self-sufficient, but also helpful with peers.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with customers and internal teams. 

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CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred But Not Mandatory)

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• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure certifications, or equivalent cloud-related certifications. 

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Product Experience

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• Experience validating and troubleshooting complex OSS solutions and network management systems.  
• Familiarity with workflow engine-based solutions is a plus. 

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Additional Competencies

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• Ability to multitask and manage workload priorities effectively.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality assurance and validation. 

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Location

Can consider remote, but office is located in Middletown, NJ. (Hybrid 2 days a week minimum in Middletown will be the preference).