Staff Manufacturing Test Development Engineer

Staff Test Development Engineer

Seeking a highly motivated individual who is ready to learn exciting new technologies, products, and services with focus on customer quality in a agile Supply Chain organization.  Has passion to lead and grow with primary responsibilities focused on developing and maintaining scalable and robust automated functional test solutions for manufacturing testing for server-based products.  Successful candidate will have a broad SW development and HW test automation background in the Computer/Server related industry with desired emphasis on x86-based or AMD server and storage platforms.  Candidate would work with various cross-functional HW & SW Engineering teams including contract manufactures and RMA facilities.  A self-starter that is willing to ask questions and raise concerns in timely manner.  Can comprehend technical discussions, coach. And mentor others as needed.  Support and maintain product launch as well as support factory activities with potential of being on-site at factories on a as needed basis.

 Responsibilities

• Create, review, evaluate test plans and strategies, ensuring system integration expectations are met and coverage of all major components are achieved.
• Develop, write, modify, and debug automated test solutions to test/validate x86 or AMD server platforms for functional test, that may include driving changes and/or making code enhancements & modifications to improve throughput.
• Update, define, and/ provide inputs to test plans and strategies that include test flow details, capacity analysis, equipment requirements, and coverage analysis.
• Build scalable, automated test infrastructure capable of collecting product genealogy, test records, and test logs that require knowledge of standard network architecture and database solutions.
• Develop test solutions that allow Contract Manufacturer to quickly and accurately analyze, troubleshoot and identify root cause failure analysis.
• Develop data collection strategies, tools, or dashboards for the monitoring of test capacity and yields.
• Perform root cause, corrective, and preventative analysis.
• Able to work with vendors to procure and build and/or expand current testing solutions/infrastructure.
• Continuously pursue/find opportunities for test improvements, test time reductions and assurance of on time delivery expectations and cost-effective solutions.
• Participate in weekly technical meetings such as sprints, quality mgmt, and lifecycle mgmt.

 About you

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, EE or equivalent/related fields
• Prior relevant experience in automation for testing of x86/AMD type server and storage products ideal or other networking or HW system related products
• 10+ years of direct experience in developing SW solutions and automation for manufacturing related production test integration processes
• Strong knowledge of automation software and/or scripting languages: Python, C/C#/C++, Perl, TCL, .NET, NI TestStand, JSON
• Strong OS and Network knowledge: Linux, Windows, VLANs, Switching, DHCP
• Agile environment including JIRA, Confluence, and Git/Github
• Database knowledge - MySQL, Mongo, Postgres; Building PXE Boot ISOs; REST/SOAP APIs; UI Design; and Analytic Platform experience helpful
• Hypervisor, Virtualized, and Containerized Solution knowledge a bonus

 Additional Job Requirements

• Manage and apply standard SW lifecycle code development which include - plan, code, build, test, release, deploy, and monitor for new product and existing products.
• Using JIRA projects/storyboards for creating and managing SPRINTs planning and releases along with source control tools like Git/Github and Agile methodologies.
• Broad test related background in the Storage/Server related products/systems.
• Create SW solutions that are robust, scalable, consistent, and reliable for large scale production.
• Ability to distinguish between HW and/or SW product issues is desirable.
• Coordinate and apply ECO’s for Firmware, Software, and Hardware changes.
• Strong problem solving, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to support and provide escalation level triage for all factory test related issues and support of field issues related NX platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present technical issues and project status to peers, mgmt and/or x-functional teams.
• Ability to lead large projects, develop project plans and work with cross-functional teams in order to deliver objectives.
• Shows grit and composure and can handle stressful situations under tight time constraints.
• Drives innovation, curious learner, has bias for action, willing to volunteer and take-on new challenges.
• Capability to understand product specifications and features to drive appropriate SW solutions and test requirements that include fault detection and FMEA.
• Be Hungry, Honest, Humble and have Fun!

 

About us

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix is a passionate team of 6000+ employees worldwide. Our people are the heartbeat of #LifeAtNutanix and one of the many things that makes Nutanix a great place to work at. We share an intellectual curiosity, a bias for action, and an obsession for our customers. We are builders and problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit. Above all, we celebrate what makes each of us unique. 

 We’re growing and disrupting the computing industry. Join us and make your mark.

 About our business

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making computing invisible anywhere. Companies around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app, at any location, at any scale for their private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $112,800 and $225,600 /year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

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