Network Protocol System Test Engineer

Microchip Technology Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Software Test Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to validate embedded networking features and test systems.

You will design and execute functional test cases from requirement documents, report defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality. Familiarity with Python, Linux, and basic ML/DL concepts will be advantageous as you help build automated tests for L2–L7 protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires BE/B.Tech in CS/IT with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of basic networking protocol concepts (Layer 2 to Layer 7).
• Experience with test case development, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Familiarity with Python and Unix/Linux environments; scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand embedded networking device features and develop functional system tests from requirements.
• Execute functional test cases, report results, and update defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feature quality.
• Develop/execute automated functional tests for protocols (L2-L7).
• Configure routers and switches for test setups and validate network configurations.
• Work with engineers to drive product quality and test coverage.

Skills

Python programming

Networking basics

Test case design

Linux/Unix commands

Algorithms & data structures

ML/DL exposure

Shell scripting

Education

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

JIRA

Bugzilla

Job description

Job Description

• Understanding Embedded Networking device features
• Develop functional system test cases to verify product capabilities by understanding requirement documents
• Execution of functional test cases, reporting test results and update defect tracking systems
• Working knowledge of different vendors (Cisco/Netgear/Juniper) L2/L3 devices and configuring same for test execution.
• Work closely with engineers across teams to ensure quality for the features
• Develop / Execute automated functional tests to verify product capabilities & L2-L7 Protocols
• Proficient in Python (familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts).
• ML/DL Ecosystem: Academic or project-based exposure to Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Basic conceptual understanding of linear algebra, calculus, probability, and core ML algorithms (e.g., regressions, decision trees, clustering)

Requirements / Qualifications

• The candidate should have a BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Information Tech with 2-3 years of valid experience.
• Knowledge in Basic networking protocol concepts (Layer2 – Layer 7) and Network Security basics and its protocols.
• Working knowledge of protocols such as ARP, Ethernet, VLAN, Switching concepts, STP, NAT, ICMP, DHCP and Routing concepts
• Working Knowledge of protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL, SNMP, DNS, PTP and NTP
• Knowledge in configuring routers, switches and using the same in bringing test setups.
• Knowledge of Basic Python, Shell scripts, or any scripting/programming language
• Knowledge on basic Unix/Linux operating systems and its commands
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Operating system concepts
• Knowledge in Software Testing Methodologies and in identifying system test cases.
• Working knowledge on defect tracking tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.

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