System Validation Manager

Cornelis Networks

System Validation Manager leading validation strategy, automation, and qualification for Cornelis Networks’ AI and HPC networking products. Building teams and scalable quality processes for complex hardware-software systems.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring high-performing System Validation teams while developing and implementing software validation plans, automation strategies, and continuous integration systems. Proficient in troubleshooting across system, network, hardware, and software layers, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication across engineering organizations.

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Team LeadershipSoftware Validation MethodologiesTest Automation FrameworksCI/CD PipelinesLinux System Administration

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Hard Skills

Software ValidationTest AutomationContinuous IntegrationExploratory TestingAutomated Test FrameworksDefect ManagementValidation MetricsValidation ProcessesAI TechnologiesNetworking Concepts

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationProactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

System ValidationDistributed SystemsNetworkingOmni-PathInfiniBandEthernetRoutingSwitchingValidation InfrastructureCustomer Deployments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing System Validation team
Develop software validation plans and strategies based on functional requirements
Define and oversee validation activities across the software development lifecycle
Conduct manual exploratory testing and develop automated regression test suites
Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and validation infrastructure
Configure and maintain continuous integration systems
Monitor test results and drive timely triage of validation failures
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across system, network, hardware, and software layers
Establish validation processes, metrics, dashboards, and reporting
Document validation plans, test procedures, execution results, and release readiness
Partner with hardware, firmware, software, and product engineering teams to resolve defects
Drive continuous improvements in validation methodologies, automation, tooling, and best practices
Support product qualification efforts, customer deployments, and product releases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading technical teams responsible for validation and qualification of complex networking, distributed systems, or comparable hardware and software platforms
Demonstrated success building and scaling a system validation organization, including defining processes, automation strategies, tooling, and quality metrics
Strong understanding of software validation methodologies, test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and defect management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering organizations and present status, risks, and metrics to executive leadership
Proven ability to leverage AI technologies for AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, and data-driven analytics
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Prior networking experience, such as Omni-Path, InfiniBand, or Ethernet
Prior Linux system administration and troubleshooting experience
Familiarity with testing distributed systems and routing/switching concepts
Ability to work independently and proactively in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity, cash, and incentives
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending account
Accidental injury insurance
Pet insurance
Generous paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees
Sick time
Bonding leave
Pregnancy disability leave
Flexible work environment