Staff QA SW Engineer (Wireless Testing) - 10413

Extreme Networks; Mahabalipuram; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks, a global networking leader, seeks a Staff Software QA Engineer in Chennai. The role demands 8–12 years’ experience in enterprise networking and wireless technologies, plus hands-on testing across cloud-managed networks.

You will design test strategies, work with RF tools, and drive automated testing with Jenkins, Git, and Jira. Join a team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions with cutting-edge Wi‑Fi knowledge.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS in EE, CS or related field.
• 3–12 years of Networking experience (VLANs, Switches, TCP/IP, DHCP).
• 3–12 years of Wi‑Fi 802.11 enterprise knowledge.
• Experience with NMS/Cloud Managed Enterprise networks.
• Hands-on with RF equipment, sniffers, and packet captures.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, HTTP, and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design test methodologies for Cloud-based Enterprise wireless networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test strategy.
• Thoroughly test Cloud-based wireless product features and solutions.
• Identify defects and work with developers to fix root causes.
• Suggest software improvements to enhance user experience.
• Coordinate with Automation team to develop feature automation tests.

Skills

Networking domain experience

Wi-Fi knowledge (802.11)

REST API & JSON

Test strategy & design

RF testing basics

Troubleshooting

Education

BA/BS/MS in EE, CS or related

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Jira

Test automation tooling

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'swebsiteor 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.