Senior Test Engineer

LI-DNI Location – Haifa / Tel Aviv Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on and highly motivated Senior Test Engineer to join our team and take an active role in the testing and validation of complex networking and silicon-based systems. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of networking and Linux, experience in system-level testing and validation, and the ability to work independently from requirements and test planning through execution, automation, failure analysis, and defect investigation. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute test plans and test strategies for complex system and networking features. Perform functional, system, integration, and validation testing. Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and test frameworks. Translate product and feature requirements into comprehensive test scenarios and coverage. Take end-to-end ownership of validation activities, from test planning through execution and reporting. Analyze test failures, system behavior, logs, and defects to identify root causes and isolate issues. Investigate complex problems across hardware and software components. Work closely with software, firmware, and other development teams throughout the development and validation lifecycle. Continuously improve test coverage, automation, methodologies, and validation processes. Work independently in a dynamic, hands-on engineering environment. LI-DNI Requirements Proven experience in testing and validation of complex systems. Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Programming experience in Python. Proven SW engineering skills and experience Strong hands-on experience working in Linux environments. Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases. Experience with test automation and/or test framework development. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex failures and defects. Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive tasks to completion. Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with development teams. Advantage Previous experience working in a semiconductor/silicon company or validating silicon-based products. Experience with networking products, NICs, switches, DPUs, or similar systems. Experience with CI/CD and automated validation environments. What We're Looking For Beyond the technical skills, we're looking for someone who thinks like an engineer rather than simply executes predefined tests: someone who can understand a feature, identify the important failure scenarios, build the required coverage, analyze unexpected behavior, and work with developers to drive issues to r