Staff Engineer - Cloud Test

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
174K-204K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Role
As a Staff Engineer - Cloud Test, you will lead test strategy and quality assurance for cloud networking features, focusing on automation, reliability, and mentoring engineers throughout the development process.
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WHO WE ARE:  

About Aviatrix

For enterprises struggling to secure cloud workloads, Aviatrix® offers a single solution for pervasive cloud security. Where current cybersecurity approaches focus on securing entry points to a trusted space, Aviatrix Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) delivers runtime security and enforcement within the cloud application infrastructure itself – closing gaps between existing solutions and helping organizations regain visibility and control. Aviatrix ensures security, cloud, and networking teams are empowering developer velocity, AI, serverless, and what’s next. For more information, visit www.aviatrix.ai.

About the role: 

As a Staff Engineer – Cloud Test you will take ownership of test strategy and quality outcomes for Aviatrix cloud networking and security features. You will design and deliver comprehensive test plans, drive automation, and ensure product reliability from feature design through production release.

You will work independently, lead testing efforts for complex features, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to improve system reliability, performance, and release velocity.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Own test strategy and quality outcomes for features from design through release
  • Design and implement test plans, test designs, and automation for new and existing features
  • Improve product reliability, performance, and scalability through early defect detection and risk identification
  • Build and manage lab environments that simulate real customer networking deployments
  • Analyze logs, triage issues, and identify root causes of defects
  • Identify release blockers, evaluate quality risks, and influence release readiness decisions
  • Prioritize test coverage and manage testing timelines for feature delivery
  • Analyze customer-reported defects and improve test coverage and tooling
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to improve product quality
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to testing best practices across the team

Required Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in QA testing in networking/security-focused roles
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, especially BGP
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
  • Expertise in Linux environments and scripting (Python, Shell)
  • Experience using AI tools such as Cursor, Claude-Code
  • Proficiency in coding in Golang (preferred)

Experience with:

  • Kubernetes and microservices architectures
  • Workflow orchestration
  • Database systems
  • Proficiency in various testing techniques:
  • Functional testing
  • Performance testing
  • Stress testing
  • Security testing
  • Integration testing
  • End-to-end testing
  • API testing
  • Regression testing
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with test management tools and bug tracking systems
  • Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven track record in test automation for SaaS development
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

The US annual base salary range for this full-time position is $173,740-$204,400 + 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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BENEFITS

US: We cover 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, short and long-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, $1,000/year education reimbursement, and a flexible vacation policy. 

Outside the US: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which, (subject to regional variations) could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, annual wellbeing stipend

Your total compensation package will be based on job-related knowledge, education, certifications and location, per our aligned ranges.

About Aviatrix
Aviatrix® is the cloud network security company trusted by more than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises. As cloud infrastructures become more complex and costly, the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform gives companies back the power, control, security, and simplicity they need to modernize their cloud strategies. Aviatrix is the only secure networking solution built specifically for the cloud, that ensures companies are ready for AI and what’s next. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading secure multicloud networking certification, Aviatrix unifies cloud, networking, and security teams and unlocks greater potential across any cloud.​

WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU

We embrace the fact that not everyone’s journey took the same route or started at the same place. If your experience doesn’t quite meet the requirements but the opportunity excites you and you believe you could be great, don’t let that hold you back from applying. Tell us what you CAN bring and what makes you special.

Aviatrix is a community where everyone's career can grow and we want to help you achieve your goals and be “your best YOU,” however that looks. If you're seeking an opportunity where you can be excited to start work every morning with enthusiastic people, make a real difference and be part of something amazing then let’s talk. We want to get to know you and how we could grow together.

Aviatrix, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
223 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Aviatrix cloud network platform delivers advanced networking, security and operational visibility required by enterprises with the simplicity and automation of cloud. More than 400 customers worldwide leverage Aviatrix and it’s proven multi-cloud network reference architecture to design, deploy and operate a repeatable network and security architecture that is consistent across any public cloud. Combined with the industry’s first and only multi-cloud networking certification (ACE), Aviatrix is empowering IT to lead and accelerate the transformation to the cloud. Learn more at Aviatrix.com.

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