Sr QA Engineer

NETGEAR; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NETGEAR is seeking a Senior QA Engineer in Bengaluru, India, with expertise in networking protocols and a passion for quality engineering. The role involves leading the validation of router products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualified candidates will have at least 6 years of relevant experience, focusing on test automation and protocol compliance. NETGEAR values innovative solutions that enhance connectivity and offers a vibrant workplace for top talent.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with testing networking products and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with IPv6 addressing and DHCPv6 is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated regression frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for L3 routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
• Lead validation of WAN technologies including DHCP and Static IP.
• Drive test automation initiatives using Python and equivalent frameworks.

Skills

Networking protocols

Test automation

Protocol compliance

Interoperability testing

Education

Relevant work experience (6+ years)

Tools

Wireshark

Python

Robot Framework

tcpdump

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Senior QA Engineer with deep expertise in networking protocols and a passion for quality engineering. In this role, you will lead the validation of cutting‑edge router and networking products, driving protocol compliance, interoperability testing, and test automation across L2/L3 feature sets. You will collaborate closely with firmware, software, and hardware engineering teams to define test strategies, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of reliability and standards compliance before reaching customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for L3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, RIPv2, and Static Routing on enterprise and consumer routers.
• Lead validation of WAN technologies including PPPoE, DHCP WAN, Static IP, and multi‑WAN failover scenarios.
• Perform end‑to‑end testing of Firewall, NAT/PAT, DHCP, and DNS features across both IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
• Drive test automation initiatives using Python, Robot Framework, or equivalent frameworks.
• Conduct packet‑level analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump to validate protocol behaviour.
• Perform interoperability testing across multi‑vendor environments.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to team capability building.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during design reviews and early‑stage feature validation.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Hands‑on experience with IPv6 (addressing, DHCPv6, SLAAC, dual‑stack environments) – strong advantage.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies (IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated regression frameworks.
• Experience with embedded Linux or firmware‑level debugging.
• Networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent) are a plus.

Company Statement / Values

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. We're a performance‑driven, talented and connected team that is committed to delivering world‑class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success.

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward‑thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you have what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR.

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.