Networking QA Lab Manager
Networking group develops control plane and data plane Networking stacks for Apple’s innovative products including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod, and Mac OS. Leveraging adaptive techniques this group continuously improves the user’s Network connectivity experience.
As a Lab Manager in this role, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining apple hardware to be used in continuous integration, test automation, and algorithm evaluation. Being familiar with Ansible and scripting languages, such as Python will help you maintain a large fleet of devices and triage hardware and software issues. In addition, you will also be responsible for lab design and policy, ensuring that our hardware infrastructure is operating at peak efficiency.
You will also coordinate with and support cross functional teams that are using our infrastructure to ensure high standards and quality of their projects.
Networking group is looking for a passionate Network Lab engineer to join our team to develop multi device testbeds for functional and performance testing. We are looking for a highly motivated lab engineer who has an aptitude to debug complex and layered software stacks. You will be self-motivated and will design and develop device configuration and management solutions. You will collaborate with multiple geographically distributed teams that operate in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
- You will have strong programming skills with Python, Shell scripting
- Shown ability to develop scripts and tools
- Ability to install software and configure servers and network gear.
- Strong network debugging skills
- You have experience debugging problems in a highly concurrent environment
- Strong network debugging skills
- Ability to design complex testbeds and associated networks
- Monitor compute and network devices and resolve performance issues.
- Proven track record in managing virtual compute infrastructure.
- You have an ability to work with multi-functional engineering teams
- You will have excellent communication skills
- Experience with virtual environments a plus.
- You have familiarity with the TCP/IP suite of protocols
- You have familiarity with network configuration protocols (e.g. DNS, DHCP, Bonjour, etc)
- You have a track record of building labs crafted for high availability and excellent performance.
- You have an ability to stay focused and prioritize a heavy workload while achieving extraordinary results
- Experience with system performance characterization a plus.
- You are innovative, flexible, and results oriented with a positive attitude
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