The Menlo Park based Network Systems Group of Sun Microsystems (www.sun.com) is seeking a Lead System Software QA/Test Engineer: This person will perform test development and senior quality assurance leadership on x86 platforms; analyze product functional specifications; devise test strategies; write test plans; execute tests; analyze test results; generate test reports; file defects and follow up on resolution; and support developers test needs. The person in this role works with project managers and group managers to support project requirements and may perform application or middleware level testing; switches testing; or component level of the tape or storage testing. Required knowledge, skills and education include a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; BSCS/CE; experience in low-level OS primitives (networking, I/O, memory, drivers, etc.); testing using Linux/Solaris; knowledge of system hardware architectures; QA methodologies; shell scripting; excellent verbal communication and writing skills; good understanding and experience with test automation concepts; project management; and system test. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in system level or integration testing on x86 platforms running Linux and/or Solaris Operating System. Local candidates preferred. US work authorization required. Please send your resume to Sharon.Gibbings@Sun.Com.