Senior Technical Lead - Post Silicon Validation
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Job Description
Senior Technical Lead - Post Silicon Validation
Others, California

Job Summary

We are seeking two skilled Automation Engineers with a strong networking background to join
our customers' Data Center Network Engineering Product Introduction team. These roles are
critical to bridging the gap between test design and test automation. You will work closely with
full-time engineering leads who design test plans for new data center products, and your
primary responsibility will be to automate those tests and execute validation in a data center
networking environment

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation: Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and
frameworks for data center network product validation
● Network Testing: Execute network tests including traffic generation between servers,
packet drop analysis, and switch validation in data center environments
● Manual Testing: Perform manual testing as needed for platforms where automation is
being developed or where coverage gaps exist
● Framework Development: Contribute to and leverage the automation framework for
test automation
● Collaboration: Work closely with full-time engineering leads to translate test designs
and manual test plans into robust automated test suites
● Lab Environment: Support test execution in lab environments for new data center
product introductions (NPI)
● Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation
efficiency, and reporting

Skill Requirements

5 to 10 years of professional experience in test automation or software engineering
● Strong proficiency in Python or similar scripting/programming languages used for test
automation
● Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including:
○ Data center network architectures
○ Switches and routing protocols
○ Network traffic analysis and packet-level troubleshooting
○ TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, or similar networking protocols
● Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
● Ability to write, maintain, and debug automated test scripts
● Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

Other Requirements

Experience with data center network testing or network product validation
● Experience with network traffic generation tools (e.g., Ixia, Spirent, or similar)
● Knowledge of data center switch platforms and configurations
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Networking,
or a related field
● Experience working in large-scale data center environments
Maximum Salary (US):  148000
Minimum Salary (US):  78000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.