Senior Network Automation Test Engineer/Lead Engineer

Role : Senior Network Test and Automation Engineer / Lead Engineer / Architects

Experience : 7 to 15 Years

Location : Bangalore

Role Summary :

We are looking for experienced Network Test Engineers with strong Python coding ability to join our dynamic team responsible for validating high-performance, enterprise-grade networking features.

The ideal candidates will have strong domain knowledge in L2/L3 protocols, multicast routing, automation with Python, and test framework development. Engineers will be involved in validating features across routing, switching, virtualization, and performance scenarios in both traditional networking stacks and containerized environments.

Required Skills :

- 7 - 15 years of experience in Network Testing and Automation.

- Strong hands-on programming experience in Python.

- Experience with PyATS, Pytest, or Robot Framework.

- Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including :

1. VLAN, LACP, vPC, STP, VXLAN

2. OSPF, BGP EVPN, MPLS

3. DHCP, ACL, QoS, NAT, IPSec, MacSec

- Experience with Cisco networking platforms (NX-OS, IOS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE).

- Hands-on experience with traffic generators such as IXIA or Trex.

- Good understanding of Linux and networking fundamentals.

- Experience validating 10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet interfaces.

Good to Have :

- Experience with Merchant ASIC validation.

- Exposure to FPGA-based switches or SmartNICs.

- Knowledge of Exablaze 3550 or similar ultra-low latency networking platforms.

- Docker, XML, DevOps, and CI/CD experience.

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