Software QA Engineer- New College Grad 2026

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Compensation:

$84,000 - $166,750/year based on level.

Responsibilities:

• Bring up new lab setups and maintain existing infrastructure.
• Support optics-accelerated testing and analyze high-speed optical interconnect validation.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans for releases and firmware updates.
• Develop and maintain automated frameworks to improve testing coverage and efficiency.
• Report bugs, assist with debugging, and verify fixes.
• Conduct various tests including regression, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with R&D and product marketing teams for high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Familiarity with QA methodologies and software release workflows.
• Knowledge of network switch configuration and Linux administration.
• Experience in engineering lab environments.

Ways to stand out:

• Proven QA experience and test design skills.
• Experience with release management and scripting in Python.