Summary
PLVision offers a unique opportunity for QA Engineers who are eager to grow in the highly in-demand field of computer networking. Under the structured guidance of experienced mentors, you will support solution design, contribute to presales activities, and participate in rapid prototyping.
This role provides a chance to move beyond traditional testing activities and help shape future technical solutions from the earliest stages. You will work closely with PLVision’s forward-thinking Architecture team, gaining privileged exposure to architectural discussions, emerging networking technology trends, and early technical decision-making. With the support of experienced mentors, you will be encouraged to explore new ideas, take ownership, and grow with confidence while maintaining autonomy in your work.
The position enables steady professional growth, meaningful impact through implemented ideas, and increasing recognition within the global technology community. Join us and deepen your expertise, and make a visible impact on solutions used worldwide.
Responsibilities 
Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated regression tests
Test networking functionality across virtual and physical environments
Validate routing, switching, network configuration, traffic forwarding, and failure-recovery scenarios
Develop automated tests using Python, PyTest, and Bash
Analyze logs, routing tables, interface counters, and packet captures to investigate issues
Configure and maintain Linux-, Docker-, and QEMU-based test environments
Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines and analyze test failures
Report defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting technical evidence
Collaborate with developers and network engineers during requirement reviews, troubleshooting, and release validation
Maintain concise test documentation and communicate quality risks and testing progress
Requirements
5+ years of experience in software QA, network testing, or test automation
Strong Python skills and hands-on experience with PyTest
Practical experience with Bash and Linux environments
Good understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing, and switching
Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols such as BGP or OSPF
Experience creating test plans and testing integrated networking systems
Experience with Git and CI tools such as Gerrit and Jenkins
Hands-on experience with Docker or virtualized test environments
Ability to troubleshoot issues using logs, CLI output, routing tables, and packet captures
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively within a cross-functional team
Proficiency with traffic-analysis tools such as Wireshark and TCPDump
Technical English at an intermediate level or higher
achelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field – or equivalent practical experience
Would be a plus 
Experience with FRRouting (FRR)
Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BFD
Experience with Docker, QEMU, or network-emulation tools
Hands-on experience with Ethernet switches and routers
Experience with traffic generators such as Ixia, Spirent, TRex, Ostinato, or Scapy
Familiarity with Ansible and network-configuration automation
Experience testing network resiliency, convergence, scalability, or performance
Understanding of SONiC architecture, Redis databases, SAI, or switch hardware abstraction
About PLVision 
PLVision is a European networking software product development company helping businesses unlock the full potential of open and disaggregated technologies. We deliver end-to-end, vendor-agnostic solutions tailored to each client's specific use cases – enabling greater flexibility, scalability, and sustainability while ensuring cost control and predictability. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, major hardware vendors, and membership in key open networking communities, PLVision keeps its delivered solutions future-ready and aligned with the latest innovations in the space.
Benefits 
- 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
- 100% private healthcare coverage
- Polish Bank holidays guaranteed