Software Development Engineer in Test (Switch)

About Ubiquiti 

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT.

At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Responsibilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks to validate L2/L3 switch features.
• Build scalable end-to-end test pipelines to improve coverage, stability, and release efficiency.
• Collaborate with developer, QA and product team to define test plans and automation requirements.
• Develop Python-based test cases and reusable libraries for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Set up and manage testbeds using a combination of physical switches, containers, and virtualization tools (e.g., PVE/Docker).
• Analyze logs, system traces, and network traffic to debug issues and ensure test reliability.
• Continuously enhance test tools, workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Participate in root cause analysis for firmware-level and system integration issues.
• Explore the use of AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot/Cusor/Claude/ChatGPT) to accelerate test development and optimization.)

Requirements (What We Need To See)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in software QA, test automation, or embedded firmware testing.
• Proficient in Python and experienced in developing test scripts and automation tools.
• Solid understanding of Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Docker, and virtualization/emulation environments.
• Knowledge of network protocols and switching technologies such as VLAN, STP, IGMP Snooping, DHCP, and LACP.
• Familiarity with test frameworks like pytest or Robot Framework.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze logs, PCAPs, and system behaviors.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience testing ProAV-over-IP technologies such as Dante, ST 2110, NDI, or SDVoE.
• Familiarity with SONiC and open-source switch platforms.
• Background in validating data center switches or large-scale L2/L3 switching systems.
• Experience building containerized or emulated network test environments using QEMU, Linux bridges, or virtual routers.
• Proven track record of driving test infrastructure development or automation strategies across teams.
• Experience integrating AI/ML tools (e.g., ChatGPT, MCP Server) into QA workflows.
• Contributions to open-source networking, testing tools, or automation libraries.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with distributed, cross-functional engineering teams.

Benefits

• International work environment and work with global development teams.
• Excellent work conditions.
• Competitive package we can and do offer great pay, perks, and benefits.
• Group insurance; Health insurance.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Free drinks and snacks in the office.