We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to validate high-performance home gateway routers and networking devices. The role involves testing Layer 2/3 forwarding protocols, developing automation for regression and performance testing, and ensuring robust functionality across WAN/LAN interfaces. The tester will collaborate with software teams to verify customer-specific use cases and contribute to the overall quality of advanced networking solutions.
Responsibilities- Contribute to feature testing of Layer 2/3 Forwarding protocols to validate end-to-end service behaviour.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for regression, feature, and performance testing.
- Work with test frameworks (Robot, Python, PyTest) to improve test coverage.
- Create Test Strategies, Test plans and Participate in testing and verification of switching and routing functionalities .
- Collaborate with SW team to ensure thorough validation of customer-specific network use cases.
- Perform functional, performance, stability, and interoperability testing across different deployment scenarios.
- Provide detailed defect reports with logs, traces, and reproduction steps.
- Familiarity with telecom standards and network product lifecycle.
You have:
- Graduate or Master's in engineering with 10-15 years of experience with test and analyzing high-performance switching and routing software.
- Strong Knowledge in Networking Protocol, GPON / XGSPON , Remote Management Protocols
- Hands-on experience in testing routers, gateways, or APs.
- Proficiency in automation scripting (Python preferred).
- Experience with test frameworks (Robot Framework, PyTest, or similar).
- Familiarity with network debugging tools (Wireshark, iPerf, packet capture, log analysis).
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VPN,MCAST, IPV6, TR69.
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems for debugging and log analysis..
It would be nice if you also had:
- Contribute to feature testing of Layer 2/3 Forwarding protocols to validate end-to-end service behaviour.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for regression, feature, and performance testing.
- Work with test frameworks (Robot, Python, PyTest) to improve test coverage.
- Create Test Strategies, Test plans and Participate in testing and verification of switching and routing functionalities .
Skills Required
- Graduate or Master's in engineering
- 10-15 years of experience with test and analyzing switching and routing software
- Strong knowledge in Networking Protocol, GPON / XGSPON, Remote Management Protocols
- Hands-on experience in testing routers, gateways, or APs
- Proficiency in automation scripting (Python preferred)
- Experience with test frameworks (Robot Framework, PyTest)
- Familiarity with network debugging tools (Wireshark, iPerf, packet capture)
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VPN, MCAST, IPV6, TR69
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems for debugging and log analysis
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