Systems Software Test Engineer

About the Role

Taara is looking for a Systems Software Test Engineer to lead the automation and validation of our end-to-end systems. This isn't just about testing APIs; you will be responsible for building the frameworks that validate how our software controls high-precision hardware in real-time. You will bridge the gap between software development and hardware reliability, ensuring that every code commit improves our network's stability in the field.

How you will make 10x impact

• Architect Automated Frameworks: Design and build scalable automation frameworks from the ground up to test embedded software and cloud integrations.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Develop and maintain HIL test benches where real-time software meets physical hardware units, simulating complex field conditions.
• CI/CD Integration: Own the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring high-quality gates for every build.
• End-to-End Validation: Work with both the Cloud and Embedded teams to validate the entire data path-from the physical optical link to the backend monitoring dashboard.
• Regression & Performance: Create automated regression suites that catch performance regressions in network throughput, latency, and system stability.

What you should have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in software testing, QA automation, or system validation.
• Test Automation: Strong proficiency in Python for test script development and automation.
• CI/CD Mastery: Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI, focusing on automated trigger systems and reporting.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Proven experience testing software on physical devices or using simulation environments (e.g., Raspberry Pis, custom PCBs, or networking gear).
• Networking Fundamentals: Good understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs) and tools (Wireshark, iPerf).
• Location: Ability to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per week.

It would be great if you also had these

• Telecom/ISP Background: Experience with network management protocols like gRPC, and SNMP.
• Physical Layer Testing: Experience with optical sensors, motors, or wireless communication testing.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience using Docker/Kubernetes to containerize test environments.
• Data Analysis: Ability to use SQL or Python (Pandas/NumPy) to analyze large sets of telemetry data from field tests.
• Creative Breaking: A passion for finding "edge cases" (pun intended) where weather or physical movement might affect software performance.

Pay and benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.