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Virtusa Corporation

Emulation Expert

Austin, TX · On-site

Experience in integration & bring up of Virtual ENET protocol & Virtual testers like Keysight IXIA is a must. Skills Requirements Digital design with system verilog RTL coding from Synthesis point of ...

Arista Networks

POC Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... IXIA or Spirent for traffic generation and protocol emulation • Experience in server virtualization and Linux tools • Experience in scripting using Python, Tcl, Perl, etc. • Strong written and ...

IPSecure, Inc.

Cyber Vulnerability Test Engineer

TX · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Ixia IxNetwork and traffic generation * Python automation development * Wireshark packet analysis * Linux administration * TCP/IP and routing knowledge * API testing and automation * Cybersecurity ...

Jobtailor

Lead Engineer, Software

Austin, TX · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

Expertise with network testing tools (e.g., IXIA, Spirent, Keysight, TRex, Ostinato, SmartBits). * Strong packet analysis and troubleshooting skills using Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar tools.

Arista Networks

POC Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Experience with IXIA or Spirent for traffic generation and protocol emulation * Experience in server virtualization and Linux tools * Experience in scripting using Python, Tcl, Perl, etc. * Strong ...

Arista Networks

POC Engineer

Austin, TX

Experience with IXIA or Spirent for traffic generation and protocol emulation * Experience in server virtualization and Linux tools * Experience in scripting using Python, Tcl, Perl, etc. * Strong ...

Nokia

Principal Global NPI Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$125K - $205K/yr

Experience with IP L2/L3 traffic generators and analyzers such as Spirent, IXIA, or Agilent. * Hands-on testing experience with ROADM, EDFA, Raman amplifiers, and coherent transponders. * Prior ...

Nokia

Technical Project Manager

Coppell, TX · On-site

$89K - $166K/yr

Experience in QoS implementation/testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA. * Expertise troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the noted IP networking protocols. * A ...

Nokia

IP Resident Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$89K - $166K/yr

Experience in QoS implementation/testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA. * Expertise operating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the noted IP networking protocols.

Nokia

Technical Project Manager

Coppell, TX · Hybrid

Experience in QoS implementation/testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA. * Expertise troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the noted IP networking protocols. * A ...

Nokia

IP Resident Engineer

Coppell, TX

$97K - $125K/yr

Experience in QoS implementation/testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA. * Expertise operating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the noted IP networking protocols.

Celestica

HW & SW Applications Admin

Richardson, TX · On-site

Manage the local deployment, active licensing, and update synchronization for specialized validation and lab testing software, including Ixia (IxNetwork), Spirent Test Center, Wireshark, LabVIEW ...

Nokia

Principal Global NPI Engineer

Richardson, TX

Experience with IP L2/L3 traffic generators and analyzers such as Spirent, IXIA, or Agilent. * Hands-on testing experience with ROADM, EDFA, Raman amplifiers, and coherent transponders. * Prior ...

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How much do ixia jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for ixia in Texas is $137,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,900.00 and $155,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Ixia?

Ixia is not a job title, but rather a company known for providing network testing, visibility, and security solutions. They develop hardware and software tools used by network engineers and IT professionals to test, monitor, and secure networks. Many people refer to 'Ixia' when talking about roles related to network testing, such as 'Ixia Test Engineer' or 'Ixia Network Engineer,' which involve using Ixia products to validate network performance and security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ixia network test engineer?

To thrive as an Ixia Network Test Engineer, you need a solid background in computer networking, protocol analysis, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with Ixia test platforms, network simulation tools, and certifications like CCNA or similar are often required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills help professionals excel in diagnosing and resolving network performance issues. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring robust, reliable, and scalable network infrastructures in complex IT environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Ixia network testing solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals using Ixia network testing solutions often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly evolving network technologies, ensuring accurate simulation of real-world network traffic, and troubleshooting complex interoperability issues. To address these, it’s important to stay current with Ixia software updates and training, collaborate closely with both development and networking teams, and leverage Ixia’s support resources for advanced troubleshooting. Effective documentation and proactive communication within the team also help streamline testing processes and resolve issues more efficiently.

What is the difference between Ixia vs Network Test Engineer?

AspectIxiaNetwork Test Engineer
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, Cisco certifications, Ixia-specific trainingCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, vendor-specific training
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, network infrastructure environments, vendor officesNetwork operations centers, enterprise IT departments, testing labs
Industry UsageTelecommunications, networking equipment testing, cybersecurityNetwork deployment, troubleshooting, performance testing

While both roles involve network testing, Ixia focuses on using specialized testing hardware and software for network performance and security testing, often within labs or vendor environments. Network Test Engineers perform broader network assessments, troubleshooting, and deployment tasks across various industries. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or job focus.

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Infographic showing various Ixia job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 15% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,680 per year, or $66.2 per hour.

Emulation Expert

Virtusa Corporation

Austin, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

 

Application or Product Engineering background with minimum 5 to 20 years of experience is required in HW Assisted Verification focused on Network Switch class of designs. Knowledge of FW/SW/Driver with Linux Boot bring up experience is an essential requirement. Knowledge of PCIe, HBM and JTAG/UART protocols is required.  Experience in integration & bring up of Virtual ENET protocol & Virtual testers like Keysight IXIA is a must.

 

Skills Requirements

 

Digital design with system verilog RTL coding from Synthesis point of view..

Experience with emulator ZeBu, Palladium & Veloce. 

Ability to put together emulation top level wrapper with DUT/System Level, clocks/reset, ENET 1G to 800G/1.6 T multiport transactors, PCIe Gen6 & IXIA Virtual ENET Tester.

Experience with ENET protocol with different MAC layers like MII & PCS.

Knowledge of Python, C-Shell/Perl scripting is an essential.

Expertise in HW assisted Verification TestBench environment : UVM, C++/System C is must to manage the multi-threaded TB environment on host.

Experience integrating and bringing up PCIe Gen6 Protocol Transactor Integration with QeMu is required.

Kernel boot, Linux Boot sequences knowledge & debug is must.

 
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We are builders, makers, and doers with the technical skills and domain expertise to transform your business at scale and speed without disruption. Our unique Engineering First approach blends deep industry expertise and empowered, agile teams, to create holistic solutions that seamlessly move the business forward. We help clients engage with new technology paradigms to creatively build solutions that drive them to the forefront of their industries.

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Year founded

1996

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