Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions.

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles.

Cornelis Networks is seeking an experienced System Validation Engineer to drive system- and component-level validation, including test design and development, automation, continuous integration, debug, documentation, and reporting, with a focus on Ethernet-based networking protocols. As part of our validation team, you will be responsible for functional testing of HPC networking software and ensuring flawless end-to-end operation of high-performance fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop software validation plans and strategies based on functional requirements.
• Design and execute test cases at all stages of the validation lifecycle, from manual investigative testing to complete automated regression test suites.
• Design, implement, update, and debug automated test cases.
• Configure continuous integration systems, monitor results, and triage failures.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues at the system, network, and software component levels.
• Clearly document test plans, procedures, and results across multiple validation cycles.
• Create detailed bug reports and work closely with product development teams to resolve issues. Identify gaps, suggest solutions, and continually enhance software validation procedures, processes, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline and at least 3–5 years of work experience.
• Candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated Ethernet validation experience (IEEE 802.3, Wireshark, tcpdump, ethtool).
• Experience with multiple of the following: software validation at the system and/or integration level; programming or scripting in Python, C/C++, and/or Bash; debugging and troubleshooting system, network, and software issues; collaborating across teams to ensure quality test development and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including continuous integration systems (e.g., Jenkins).
• Experience with networking technologies, especially Omni-Path, InfiniBand, Ethernet, and RoCEv2, or other HPC or RDMA interconnects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the UEC specification and how to align tests to it. Prior experience with Ethernet test equipment and emulation testing.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in daily workflow.
• Prior Linux system administration experience.
• Knowledge of storage filesystems, protocols, and benchmarks.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Location : This is a remote position for employees residing within the United States.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry.

At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives.

In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave.

Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.