Engineer IV, System validation Test

NETGEAR, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Bengaluru, India

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Engineer IV, System Validation Test at NETGEAR, Inc. is a critical role focused on ensuring the reliability, performance, and quality of advanced networking products through rigorous validation of L2 and L3 protocols, directly impacting customer experience and product market readiness.
• The role involves designing, executing, and automating comprehensive test strategies for complex networking features, contributing to the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions used by businesses and consumers worldwide.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and developing detailed test plans and test cases for L2/L3 networking protocols such as VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, routing protocols, TCP/IP suite, VPN (IPsec), NAT, DHCP, and SNMP.
• The engineer will develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing, enabling efficient and repeatable validation across software releases.
• Utilizing industry-standard tools like Ixia, Spirent traffic generators and Wireshark packet analyzers, the role involves benchmarking, data plane testing, and troubleshooting to isolate and resolve issues across network layers.
• Debugging and analyzing test results to identify, document, and track software defects is a core function, requiring close collaboration with development teams to ensure timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• The position demands active collaboration with cross-functional teams including product management and development to translate requirements into effective test scenarios and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• The engineer will champion process improvements in QA methodologies, advocating for best practices in test automation, coverage, and efficiency to elevate overall product quality.
• Working within NETGEAR’s Bengaluru team, the role contributes to a culture of innovation and excellence, where employees are empowered to drive transformation in connectivity solutions.
• This role offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in enterprise-grade networking validation, gain exposure to cutting-edge test automation frameworks, and grow into a technical leader within NETGEAR’s QA organization.

🎯 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, including VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, routing protocols, TCP/IP suite, VPN (IPsec), NAT, DHCP, and SNMP.
• 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

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
• Performance-driven culture that values employees as essential building blocks of success, with commitment to living NETGEAR’s values: Dare to Transform, Connect and Delight, Communicate Courageously, and Win It Together.
• Access to professional growth and development in a supportive environment that encourages creativity, forward-thinking, and passion for technology.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based hiring and confidentiality of applicant information per EEO guidelines.
• Collaborative, talented, and connected team environment focused on delivering world-class products and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to industry-standard tools and automation frameworks, including Python, Jenkins, Ixia, Spirent, and Wireshark, enhancing technical marketability.

Skills & Technologies

Python

Jenkins

Linux

Onsite

Degree Required

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About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR, Inc. designs and markets networking hardware for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The product line includes Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, switches, and network-attached storage. Founded in 1996 in California, the company focuses on reliable connectivity, security, and remote management. NETGEAR sells through retail, e-commerce, and direct channels worldwide, addressing home networking, ProAV, and small-to-medium business segments.

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