Assistant Script Coverage Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

WHO WE ARE:  

Aviatrix is pioneering the Cloud Native Security Fabric - the architecture the Containment Era requires. The Cloud Native Security Fabric governs every workload communication path across every cloud, every VPC, every Kubernetes cluster, and every serverless function, from a single policy plane. One rule. Universal propagation. Enforced at the workload, not at a chokepoint. Trusted by more than 500 of the world's leading enterprises. For more information, visit aviatrix.ai. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Member of Technical Staff (Sr. MTS) to join our Cloud Test team. In this role, you will participate in the full software testing lifecycle - from product design reviews and test planning to hands-on test execution and automation development. You will work across key domains including cloud networking, security, and performance & scalability, helping to ensure our cloud products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

This role is ideal for engineers who have a solid foundation in one or more of these domains, are passionate about automation, and are eager to leverage modern AI tools to amplify their testing effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with software engineers to understand product requirements and contribute to design reviews from a testability perspective
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases covering functional, end-to-end, security, and performance/scalability scenarios in cloud environments
• Efficiently write and maintain automated test cases using Python or Go, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across functional, end-to-end, security, and performance scenarios
• Conduct performance and scalability testing using tools such as iperf to identify bottlenecks and validate network behavior under load
• Perform or support security-focused testing, including validation of network segmentation, access control policies, and encryption configurations
• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex networking and cloud infrastructure issues
• Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based assistants) to accelerate test script development, log analysis, and test coverage enhancement
• Maintain clear and organized testing documentation, test reports, and defect tracking records

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test engineering, or a related technical role
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, routing protocols such as BGP, VPN, firewall concepts)
• Hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI)
• Proficiency in Python or Go for test automation and scripting
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams with moderate supervision

PREFERRED

• Experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • Networking & Routing: Practical knowledge of BGP, or cloud networking
  • Security: Familiarity with network security concepts such as zero-trust, IAM policies, encryption, or vulnerability testing
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
  • Performance & Scale: Experience with performance benchmarking tools (e.g., iperf, ethr, cyperf) and scalability test methodologies
• Experience using AI/ML-powered development tools to improve coding efficiency, test generation, or log analysis
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• A curious and proactive learner who can quickly ramp up on new technologies
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and contributes constructively to design discussions
• An engineer who embraces AI as a productivity multiplier - not just a buzzword, but a practical tool in your daily workflow
• Someone who takes ownership of quality and is not afraid to raise issues early and often

Why join us

By joining our Cloud Test team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud networking products used by enterprise customers worldwide. You will grow your expertise across networking, security, and performance domains while developing best-in-class automation skills. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are recognized, professional development is encouraged, and innovation is celebrated.

US Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $148,334-$174,511 + benefits + 401(k) match + equity and is bonus eligible. The pay range is determined by the role, work location, job-related skills, level, experience and relevant education.  The range displayed is applicable only for new hires for the listed position located in the US. Your Talent Advisor can share more details regarding salary ranges, benefits, and equity for your location during the hiring process.

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