DDN - Senior Software Development Engineer - Test

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades.

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." IDC.

The real differentiator is DDN.

I never hesitate to recommend DDN.

DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA.

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale.

Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data.

With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project.

This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

Job Description :

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test for our Infinia Storage engineering team who will design, build and deliver strategic and modern components of the Quality Engineering process and infrastructure, for the Infinia engineering organization.

This crucial member of QE will rely on their software engineering skills to develop software automation tools and infrastructure to enable repeatable and extensible test and customer-focused simulated scenarios, for all phases of testing data storage / intelligence subsystems.

• They will evaluate, recommend, and implement methods to expedite testing cycles and improve overall test and product quality.
• Drive design discussions, build prototypes and contribute to delivering high quality Test and Engineering Velocity solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and improve scalability, stability and reliability of test.
• Collaborate with teammates as a unified group of passionate engineers in an outcome-oriented environment.
• Design test plans, and test cases, leveraging test automation.
• Review acceptance criteria, reviews test cases and test automation code, sets up environments, and communicates regularly to project team on defects, issues, and QE status.
• Coordinate testing effort with other project teams across the globe.
• Work closely with the Test Architect, Test Leads, Test Engineers and Developers / Designers to understand and provide solutions for any challenges that could impact the delivery of test automation.
• Participation in a team on-call rotation providing seven-day week out of hours coverage, including the provision of after-hours and weekend support work when :
• BS / MS / Ph.D in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent degree / experience.
• 6+ years of Software Development or Software Development for Test experience, preferably in technology domains involving distributed concurrent systems, data or storage systems.
• Experience with QE methodology, functional and structural testing techniques (Agile a plus).
• Must have experience in python or related modern high-level languages, pytest and bash.
• Experience in ansible is a plus.
• Good problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work seamlessly as part of a multi-site, multicultural engineering team.
• Self-motivated, passionate, and driven to achieve committed milestones.
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with a broad scope of evolving Experience :
• Ability to read and understand coding languages and logic including C++ and GoLang.
• Knowledge of parallel file system solutions (Lustre, GPFS), NVM storage technology or distributed key-value storage systems.
• Knowledge of Object Storage and its usage.
• High Performance Computing system installation and management is helpful to perform day-to-day activities for this role.

This position requires participation in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed.

DDN :

Our team is highly motivated and focused on engineering excellence.

We look for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company.

We operate with a flat organizational structure.

All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the companys mission.

Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence.

Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills.

They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their Process :

After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work.

If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview (phone interview) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions.

If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews :

Meet and greet with the wider team.

Our goal is to finish the main process within one week.

We dont rely on recruiters for assessments.

Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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