Senior Test Lead – Product Certifications (multiple positions)

Job Title : Senior Test Lead – Product Certifications (multiple positions)

Location : Bengaluru, India

Employment Type : Full-time & On-Site

Job Overview :

We are hiring seasoned test engineers with experience in multiple technology domains

(Telecommunications / Networking, Security, Artificial Intelligence) to provide technical

leadership for our Product Certifications and Vendor Neutral Third-Party Testing test

programs.

The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in creating, providing guidance and

executing these test programs. Your role will also include mentoring the team,

expanding test capabilities, and representing CNLABS at national and international

forums.

Demonstrated success in previous roles, strong analytical ability, problem-solving

mindset, and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams is required for this

role.

If interested, please email your resume to

Required Qualifications :

Experience : Minimum 8+ years in the development or testing of networking

products and solutions,

Core Knowledge : Strong fundamentals in one or more of

telecommunications / networking technologies, cybersecurity and AI. Exposure to

automotive, medical, Industrial IoT domains a strong plus

Certifications : Industry certifications are a strong plus

Desirable : Familiarity with ISO 17025 standards

Key Responsibilities :

Lead - Product Certifications :

o Lead and manage comprehensive test programs for Networking &

Security including but not limited to switching, routing, VoIP, wireless,

Cyber Security, virtualization and microservices.

o Ensure strict adherence to certification requirements from such as TEC,

NABL, NIST, and other similar standards bodies.

o Support the team in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving

certification and testing issues across product categories.

o Collaborate with product vendors, compliance teams to streamline

certification workflows and maintain regulatory readiness.

o Develop and maintain robust test strategies, methodologies, and detailed

test cases aligned with evolving industry standards and regulatory

requirements.

o Drive and implement test automation frameworks where applicable to

improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of certification processes

Compliance & Technical Management :

o Serve as a technical manager ensuring CNLABS meets the quality,

compliance, and documentation requirements of NABL, TEC, NIST and

other certification and accreditation bodies.

o Maintain accurate documentation of test plans, results, and corrective

actions to support audits and regulatory reviews.

o Define and uphold best practices in line with ISO / IEC 17025 standards.

Industry Engagement :

o Actively participate in national and international technical forums,

standardization committees, and industry working groups to represent

organizational expertise in networking technologies and certification

practices.

o Contribute to shaping policies, guidelines, and frameworks that influence

the future of network testing, certification, and regulatory compliance.

o Engage with peers and stakeholders across the industry to exchange

knowledge, benchmark best practices, and ensure alignment with evolving

global standards.

o Collaborate with domain leads to conduct applied research and

contribute draft white papers, technical reports, and internal capability

documents

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

o Spearhead initiatives to expand the Lab’s testing scope by exploring

emerging networking technologies and products and help define new test

programs to support them.

o Design and implement onboarding programs as well as structured skill

enhancement tracks to accelerate the development of lab engineers.

o Mentor junior engineers by providing hands-on training in networking

technologies, test methodologies, and automation practices, fostering a

culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

About Us

CNLABS is an independent, vendor-neutral interoperability and compliance lab

committed to advancing product certifications and regulatory conformance in

networking, automotive and healthcare domains. We work with equipment

manufacturers, telecom network operators, enterprises and service providers to develop

and support certification of products to meet national and international standards.

Why Join CNLABS?

This is a high visibility, influential role for someone looking to build on strong product

testing experience. You will

Work on impactful certification projects that influence industry-wide compliance.

Lead innovation in testing practices and scope development.

Collaborating with national and international stakeholders

Gain exposure to a variety of projects and technology areas

Get recognized for technical and leadership excellence in a fast-growing,

independent, vendor neutral test lab.