Staff QA Engineer 10348 – Data Center Networking | Python Automation|Layer2/Layer3

Extreme Networks
Bengaluru
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 8-13 yearsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Communication","Cross-functional leadership","Mentoring","Influence at all levels"]

Own functional and system testing for data center networking platforms, building large-scale test topologies and automation frameworks. Architect end-to-end validation using Python or Golang, and define CI/CD strategies for continuous testing. Drive performance, scale, and convergence testing while improving system-level performance. Lead the adoption of AI/ML/GenAI in QA for intelligent selection, self-healing automation, triage, and predictive analytics, with strong technical leadership and communication.

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Staff QA Engineer 10348 – Data Center Networking | Python Automation|Layer2/Layer3

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Job Summary

Own functional and system testing for data center networking platforms, building large-scale test topologies and automation frameworks. Architect end-to-end validation using Python or Golang, and define CI/CD strategies for continuous testing. Drive performance, scale, and convergence testing while improving system-level performance. Lead the adoption of AI/ML/GenAI in QA for intelligent selection, self-healing automation, triage, and predictive analytics, with strong technical leadership and communication.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect large-scale system test topologies and automation frameworks for continuous end-to-end solution validation.
  • •Define CI/CD strategy and deliver automated testing integrated into seamless testing workflows.
  • •Lead performance, scale, and convergence testing, analyzing and improving system-level performance.
  • •Drive adoption of AI/ML/GenAI in QA, including AI-assisted test generation, intelligent selection/prioritization, and self-healing automation.
  • •Own test strategy, mentoring, and engineering standards, and author validation documents, reference architectures, and test reports.

Key Requirements

  • •BS or MS in EE/CS with 8+ years of hands-on experience in functional/system test and automation, including a track record of technical leadership.
  • •Expert knowledge of data center networking including IP Fabric, VxLAN EVPN, and network virtualization frameworks.
  • •Expert knowledge of Ethernet, optics, and networking hardware, plus network security and routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, Multicast).
  • •Proven experience architecting large-scale system test topologies and automation frameworks using Python or Golang.
  • •Demonstrated leadership introducing AI/ML or GenAI into QA, including AI-assisted testing, triage, or analytics at team or org scale.
Experience:8-13 yearsData center networkingNetwork virtualizationTest automationAI/MLGenAICloud
Education:
Skills:Technical leadershipCommunicationCross-functional leadershipMentoringInfluence at all levels
Tech Stack:PythonGolangJenkinsGitLabDockerAWSAzureGCPVMware NSXOpenStackWiresharkIxiaSpirentIEEE 802.1VxLAN EVPNOSPFIS-ISBGPMulticastVRRP

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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