Senior DPU Test Development Engineer, SDET

Job Title

Senior DPU Test Development Engineer, SDET

Role Summary

Develop, automate, and execute validation tests for NVIDIA BlueField DPU products and related networking features. Work with firmware and software teams to triage defects, verify fixes, and improve test coverage and tooling.

Experience Level

Senior — expects 5+ years of quality assurance or test development experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include test execution, automation, and collaboration with engineering and customer-facing teams.

• Execute validation test cases for BlueField DPU features (SOC, ASAP, VNET, VBLK) and E-W RDMA/PRDMA.
• Automate test cases and develop/maintain test automation scripts and QA tools.
• Work with development teams to triage issues, perform root-cause analysis, verify fixes, and define new tests.
• Design and develop integration and validation tests to improve product quality and uncover defects.
• Provide local customer support: reproduce customer issues and assist AE team in debugging and verification.
• Maintain test reporting, metrics, and documentation for validation activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes. Nice-to-have items are listed separately.

• Proficient with Unix/Linux environments and scripting (shell, Python).
• Experience with AI development tools used for test development and automation.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols.
• Solid QA mindset: attention to detail, problem-solving, data analysis, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; proactive, quick learner, and self-motivated.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with switches, routers, and NICs.
• Familiarity with virtualization/containerization: Docker, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools for test development.

Education Requirements

MS or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.