Automation Engineer (Server & Storage background)

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Automation Engineer (Server & Storage background) to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Server & Storage background)

Job REQ ID: 156338

Position Type: Full Time

Location : Fremont CA (Onsite)

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

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $78000/annum
• Pay Range Maximum: $148000/annum

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [email protected] for investigation.

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

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best

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