Staff QA SW Engineer (Wireless Testing) - 10413

Extreme Networks, Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software QA Engineer in Chennai to design and execute tests for cloud-based enterprise wireless networks. The role requires 8–12 years in networking, strong Wi‑Fi knowledge, and hands-on testing with RF tools.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, drive test strategy, and contribute to automation efforts to ensure high-quality product releases.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in networking domain.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi 802.11 enterprise solutions.
• Proficient in NMS or Cloud managed enterprise networks.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi 11ax and 6e preferred.
• Hands-on with RF equipment, sniffers and packet captures.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods and JSON data.
• Experience with Jenkins, Git, Jira.
• Testbed setup experience.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Elastic Search.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design test methodologies for cloud-based enterprise-grade wireless networks.
• Work with functional groups to develop test strategy and execute tests.
• Thorough testing of cloud-based wireless product features and solutions.
• Find defects and collaborate with developers to debug and close.
• Recommend software improvements to enhance user experience.
• Coordinate with Automation team to develop test scripts for feature automation.

Skills

Networking

Wi-Fi 802.11

REST APIs

Packet analysis

Testbed setup

Education

BA/BS/MS in EE/CS or related

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Jira

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double‑digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Position: Staff Software QA Engineer

Experience: 8 to 12 Years

Location: Chennai

Job Responsibilities:

Plan and Design test methodologies for Cloud based Enterprise grade Wireless Networks

Work with the various functional groups and develop test strategy to execute tests.

Thorough testing of Cloud based Wireless products features and solutions.

Find timely defects and work closely with developers to debug, root cause and bring defects to closure.

Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience.

Work with Automation team to get test scriptsdeveloped for feature automation.

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS/MS in EE,CS or related

3 to 12 years of experience in Networking domain (VLANs, Switches, TCP/IP, DHCP)

3 to 12 years of experience with Wi‑Fi 802.11 technology and enterprise Wi‑Fi solutions

Proven experience in NMS and/or Cloud Managed Enterprise networks

Experience working in Wi‑Fi 11ax and 6e products is preferred.

Hand‑on Experience with RF equipment, tools, sniffers and analyzing packet captures.

Good understanding of REST API’s, HTTP methods and JSON data

Experience Handling Infrastructure tools like Jenkins, GIT, Jira.

Testbed setup experience required.

Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL DB like PostgreSQL and Elastic Search is a plus.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud‑driven networking solutions and rely on our top‑rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.