NETGEAR

Engineer IV, System Validation Test

NETGEAR

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bengaluru • India

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Tech Stack

JenkinsLinuxPythonTCP/IPUnix

About the role

  • Test Planning & Execution: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for L2/L3 networking protocols and features.
  • Protocol Testing: Validate functionality, performance, scalability, and interoperability of protocols, including:
  • L2: VLANs
  • L3: IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, routing protocols.
  • Network Services: TCP/IP suite, VPN (IPsec), NAT, DHCP, SNMP.
  • Automation: Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Debugging & Analysis: Analyze test results, identify, document, and track software defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
  • Tools Usage: Utilize industry-standard traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent) and packet analyzers (Wireshark) for benchmarking, data plane testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and development, to understand requirements and implement use cases in the automated test framework.
  • Process Improvement: Champion continuous improvement in QA methodologies and integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing of networking products.
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience working with L2 and L3 networking protocols.
  • Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation.
  • Experience with networking test tools such as Ixia, Spirent, or Wireshark.
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line operations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills across data, control, and management planes.
  • Excellent communication skills for documenting test plans, results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
test planningtest executionprotocol testingL2 networkingL3 networkingPython scriptingdebuggingperformance testingregression testingtest automation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Electronics