Engineer III, Software Development - Smart Switch-QA

NETGEAR
Bengaluru
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 4+ yearsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Analytical skills","Customer collaboration","Documentation"]

Own quality engineering for smart switch networking by designing and validating Layer 2/Layer 3 topologies based on customer use cases. Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, LACP, STP variants, MLAG/vPC, and multicast features like IGMP Snooping. Work with routing and multicast protocols (VRRP, OSPF, BGP, PIM-SM), IP services (DNS/NTP/DHCP), and AAA (TACACS+/RADIUS). Use CLI/SNMP/UI across vendor platforms and produce detailed diagrams/documentation.

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Engineer III, Software Development - Smart Switch-QA

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Job Summary

Own quality engineering for smart switch networking by designing and validating Layer 2/Layer 3 topologies based on customer use cases. Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, LACP, STP variants, MLAG/vPC, and multicast features like IGMP Snooping. Work with routing and multicast protocols (VRRP, OSPF, BGP, PIM-SM), IP services (DNS/NTP/DHCP), and AAA (TACACS+/RADIUS). Use CLI/SNMP/UI across vendor platforms and produce detailed diagrams/documentation.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and configure network topologies based on customer requirements and use cases.
  • •Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 switching features including VLANs, LACP, and STP variants (STP/RSTP/PVST/MSTP).
  • •Implement redundancy and multicast optimization using MLAG/vPC and IGMP Snooping.
  • •Configure and maintain Layer 3 routing and multicast protocols including VRRP, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, and PIM-SM.
  • •Manage IP services (DNS/NTP/DHCP) and security/authentication frameworks (TACACS+ and RADIUS) and monitor/manage networks with SNMP, CLI, and UI.

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of relevant experience with strong hands-on Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols.
  • •Proficiency in multicast protocols and IP services.
  • •Experience configuring and troubleshooting across multiple vendor switches (Cisco, Netgear, Juniper, etc.).
  • •Skilled in CLI, SNMP, and UI-based configuration for network platforms.
  • •Ability to design and implement complex network topologies with excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Experience:4+ yearsNetworkingEnterprise networkingMulticast
Skills:TroubleshootingAnalytical skillsCustomer collaborationDocumentation
Certifications:CCNACCNPCCIE
Tech Stack:Layer 2Layer 3VLANLACPSTPRSTPPVSTMSTPMLAGVPCIGMP SnoopingVRRPOSPFBGPIGMPPIM-SMDNSNTPDHCPAAA

Company Brief

NETGEAR
NETGEAR designs and sells networking hardware and services for consumers, small/medium businesses, and service providers, including routers, switches, Wi‑Fi systems, network storage, and security 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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