SR QA SW ENGINEER 10216- Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python Automation

Bangalore, IN

Posted on Mar 24, 2026

Full TimeMid LevelHybridProducts

Job Description

Job Description:

The Candidate must be able to work closely with software design / development engineers and other SQA engineers to ensure the product quality and optimize customer solutions. It is important for the candidate to be able to understand feature requirements and translate to test cases and test automation. This position requires sound critical thinking, troubleshooting, test planning and test execution.

Educational Qualification and Experience : B.E / B. Tech, MCA, M.E / M. Tech in CSE/EEE/ECE with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Troubleshooting skills and working knowledge into L2 /L2 Protocols and Data Plane Forwarding
• Working Knowledge of Multi-chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG / MCT) Technologies
• Working Knowledge of Layer-3 Protocols - IPv4/IPv6, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP4, IGMP, PIM-SM/SSM
• Working Knowledge of L2 protocols- (STP/MSTP/RSTP, 802.1q/ad/aq, 802.3ah, 802.1ag/Y.1731 (Ethernet OAM/CFM))
• Experience in working with test tools like Ixia, STC and packet sniffers
• Experience in scripting languages like Python, Perl, Tcl and Tk
• Experience with Defect tracking tools and test case management tools like Quality Centre
• Experience in version control systems like CVS, GitHub and test automation IDE Framework
• Experience in tools development to optimize functional and system qualifications
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Network technology, TCP&IP stack/L2 Switching/L3 Routing etc
• Open API/ OpenConfig NETCONF/Streaming Telemetry/GNMI/GRPC
• Expert in Data centre Networking Protocols and technologies
• Expert programming knowledge in scripting language
• A quick learner with excellent communication skills
• Tenacious approach towards problem solving
• Eager to learn, adopt the latest technologies and best practices
• Exceptional Written/Verbal Communication Skills

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks is a leading provider of software-driven networking solutions for enterprise, data center, and service provider customers worldwide. Established in 1996, Extreme Networks has been at the forefront of innovation in networking technologies. The company's cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to build agile, adaptive, and secure networks that drive digital transformation and deliver exceptional user experiences.

With a comprehensive portfolio of networking products and...

Job overview

Employment type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid Level

Work type

Hybrid

Department

Products

Posted

on Mar 24, 2026

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Financials

Type

public

Annual Revenue

Market Cap

$2.0B+

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