PRINCIPAL QA SW ENGINEER

Extreme Networks
Bengaluru
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 13-20 yearsSkills: ["Collaboration","Troubleshooting","Debugging","Root-cause analysis","Performance validation"]

Validate end-to-end solutions for modern data center and 5G networking environments by designing and executing test plans for L2/L3 and IP Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN). Build and maintain Python/Go-based automation frameworks, perform manual exploratory testing, and automate regression, functional, and performance suites. Collaborate with engineering and product teams, troubleshoot across layers, analyze logs/packet captures, and support CI/CD and continuous testing for high-quality releases.

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Extreme Networks
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PRINCIPAL QA SW ENGINEER

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Job Summary

Validate end-to-end solutions for modern data center and 5G networking environments by designing and executing test plans for L2/L3 and IP Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN). Build and maintain Python/Go-based automation frameworks, perform manual exploratory testing, and automate regression, functional, and performance suites. Collaborate with engineering and product teams, troubleshoot across layers, analyze logs/packet captures, and support CI/CD and continuous testing for high-quality releases.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for complex networking solutions including L2/L3 and IP Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN).
  • •Validate 5G and data center architectures with integration, scalability, and performance testing.
  • •Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python and Golang, supporting regression, functional, and performance test suites.
  • •Perform manual testing for new features, exploratory validation, and edge-case scenarios.
  • •Troubleshoot and debug issues across network, system, and application layers; analyze logs and packet captures and support CI/CD continuous testing.

Key Requirements

  • •13-20 years of experience as a Solution Test/QA engineer validating end-to-end networking solutions.
  • •Strong programming skills in Python (must-have) and Golang (preferred/strong plus).
  • •Proficiency in data center networking and protocols including Leaf-Spine, IP Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN), BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, and TCP/IP.
  • •Hands-on test automation experience with automation frameworks, Linux systems, and scripting.
  • •Experience validating 5G technologies (Core, RAN, or transport network) and debugging using logs, packet captures, and system behavior.
Experience:13-20 yearsData center networking5GTelecomNetworkingIP fabricSDN
Skills:CollaborationTroubleshootingDebuggingRoot-cause analysisPerformance validation
Tech Stack:PythonGoGolangLinuxWiresharkTcpdumpJenkinsGitLab CIKubernetesDockerBGPEVPNVXLANTCP/IPPytestRobot FrameworkCI/CD

Company Brief

Extreme Networks
Provides wired and wireless network infrastructure, cloud-driven network management, and analytics for enterprises and service providers, delivering switching, routing, security, and access solutions.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1996
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