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Staff QA SW Engineer (Wireless Testing) - 10413

Extreme Networks

hybrid,Chennai, IndiaQAFull-time
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This Staff QA Software Engineer role at Extreme Networks focuses on planning and executing test strategies for cloud-based enterprise wireless networks. The position requires 8 to 12 years of experience in networking and Wi-Fi domains, along with hands-on skills in RF equipment, testbed setup, and automation tooling. It is a hybrid role based in Chennai, India.

What you need

  • BA/BS/MS in EE, CS or related field
  • 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
  • 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, and Testbed setup

What you will own

  • 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
  • Perform 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 scripts developed for feature automation
Core skills
Networking (VLANs, Switches, TCP/IP, DHCP)Wi-Fi 802.11 and Enterprise Wi-FiCloud Managed Enterprise Networks & NMSRF Equipment & Packet Capture Analysis
Internal freshness window ends Oct 21, 2026
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  • must_have “BA/BS/MS in EE,CS or related”
  • must_have “3 to 12 years of experience in Networking domain (VLANs, Switches, TCP/IP, DHCP)”
  • must_have “Hand-on Experience with RF equipment, tools, sniffers and analyzing packet captures.”
  • must_have “Testbed setup experience required.”
  • location “Job location: hybrid,Chennai, India”
networking (vlans, switches, tcp/ip, dhcp)wi-fi 802.11 and enterprise wi-ficloud managed enterprise networks & nmsrf equipment & packet capture analysis
Role brief
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 scripts developed 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.

Additional

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.