Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Miejsce pracy: Kraków

Technologies we use

Expected

• Networking
• L2/L3 protocols
• Python
• Docker

Optional

• SAI
• SONiC

Operating system

• Linux

About the project

The project's key focus is to extend SONiC's capabilities to meet the unique requirements of a disaggregated network stack. We aim to provide low-latency, high-speed communication for High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, ensuring smooth integration with switch hardware and maintaining high-performance traffic.

Your responsibilities

• Validate new SONiC/SAI functionality for modern DPU systems
• Extend test coverage for new product features
• Analyze requirements and Test Plan/Test Cases documents
• Execute test cases and maintain detailed documentation of results to assist in software debugging and modification
• Implement new test suites and cases to extend coverage for emerging product features and protocols
• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans, automated scripts, and testing programs
• Develop efficient tools and scripts to automate build and test environments
• Assist the engineering team with build issues, troubleshooting dependencies, and identifying incremental build differences
• Maintain and support the systems and tools necessary for building, integrating, and testing software

Our requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• 4+ years of commercial experience in Embedded Software Validation and Test Automation
• Proficiency in Python
• Proven experience in writing technical test documentation
• Strong networking background (L2/L3, tunneling, routing, switching)
• Experience with software and hardware traffic generators (IXIA, Scapy, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Linux as the main working environment
• Experience with virtualization, containerization, and Python virtual environments
• Knowledge of test frameworks such as Pytest, PTF, etc.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins
• Proficiency with Linux network tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Intermediate or higher level of technical English

Optional

• Experience with open-source projects
• Experience with SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) / SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) validation

This is how we organize our work

This is how we work

• you focus on a single project at a time
• agile

Team members

• embedded developer
• automated test programmer
• project manager
• IT administrator

This is how we work on a project

• code review
• architect / technical leader support
• functional tests
• integration tests
• performance tests
• regression tests
• test automation
• testing environments

Development opportunities we offer

• industry-specific e-learning platforms
• mentoring

What we offer

• B2B contract with higher net income and full pay transparency
• Сooperation agreement with extended notice periods
• Paid continuity between projects — stable income during transitions
• Remote-first approach with Krakow office available
• Flexible schedule synced with your team and client
• Recharge bonus — 8% accrued monthly to support planned rest
• 100% private healthcare coverage
• Polish public holidays guaranteed

Benefits

• private medical care
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time

Recruitment stages

• Interview with recruiter
• Technical interview
• Offer

How We Work

We operate in a narrow domain and go deep. Our engineers solve complex, non-trivial networking problems — architectural-level challenges, not task execution.

Ownership and initiative are expected: you participate in estimations, propose solutions, and take responsibility for outcomes.

We're active contributors to the global SONiC open-source community — it's how we build expertise and shape the future of networking.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PLVision is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or any other protected characteristics. We believe everyone at PLVision deserves to thrive in an environment where they are respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential and build a meaningful career.

PLVISION

PLVision is a European networking software company with 18 years of experience, headquartered in Krakow. We specialize in open networking technologies — building and customizing network operating systems, contributing to SONiC and other open-source platforms. We're a member of the SONiC Governing Board alongside NVIDIA and other market leaders — which reflects our level of involvement in shaping the technology. Our clients — top-tier companies — rely on our expertise to solve complex networking challenges. Nearly 40% of our engineers are Senior professionals, setting a high bar for technical depth and collaboration.