Extreme Networks - Staff Quality Assurance Software Engineer - Network Testing

Job Title : Staff QA Software Engineer

Business Unit : IN Cloud Quality the Role :

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff QA Software Engineer with 8-14 years of expertise in WLAN testing, Python automation, and enterprise-grade cloud networking solutions.

The role demands strong technical acumen in wireless technologies, Layer 2 / 3 networking, and tunneling protocols, coupled with advanced automation skills.

The ideal candidate will drive test strategies, develop automation frameworks, and ensure high-quality delivery of complex cloud-managed wireless Responsibilities :

• Plan, design, and implement test methodologies for cloud-based enterprise wireless networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to understand product requirements and testing strategies.
• Work with Scrum teams to create, enhance, and maintain automated test scripts for features.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of cloud-managed wireless products, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Identify and report defects, and work closely with developers to debug, root-cause, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to automation strategy and framework enhancements to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement improvements to optimize performance and enhance end-user Qualifications :
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in networking domains such as VLANs, TCP / IP, DHCP, switching, and routing.
• Proven expertise in Network Management Systems (NMS) and / or cloud-managed enterprise networks.
• Strong background in automation frameworks and scripting, preferably Python and Robot Framework.
• Experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium (preferred).
• Proficiency in REST APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON data handling.
• Hands-on experience with CI / CD and infrastructure tools (Jenkins, Git, Jira).
• Knowledge of SQL / NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and ElasticSearch (a plus).
• In-depth experience with Wi-Fi 802.11 technology and enterprise wireless solutions.
• Familiarity with tunneling protocols such as GRE and Skills :
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across networking and wireless domains.
• Ability to design scalable test automation frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with Agile / Scrum teams.
• Exposure to large-scale performance, reliability, and interoperability Join Us?
• Work on next-generation cloud-based enterprise wireless solutions.
• Opportunity to lead QA initiatives and shape testing strategies.
• Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and global engineering team.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities

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