Engineer III, System Validation Test
Core
Design, execute, and automate functional and performance tests for NETGEAR's networking products including wireless access points, routers, switches, and security devices.
Role type
System Validation Test Automation Engineer
Builds
Automated test suites and validation reports for wireless and wired networking features
Domain
Networking and Wireless Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Python scripting, Robot Framework, wireless networking protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Wi-Fi security (WPA2/WPA3), TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, NAT, DNS, routing, switching (L2/L3), Linux/Windows/embedded environments, Jira, Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jenkins, MySQL, debugging, log analysis
Preferred skills
CCNA or CWNA certification, Java, SQL, Selenium, enterprise APs and switches experience
Technologies
Python, Robot Framework, Jenkins, Jira, Git, GitHub, Confluence, MySQL, Linux, Windows
Responsibilities
Design and execute test cases for switches, routers, access points, and security devices; Validate wireless features like roaming, band steering, DFS, and mesh; Test and debug wireless security protocols, firewall behavior, VPN, and access control; Develop and maintain automation test scripts; Debug and reproduce issues with development engineers; Track defects and maintain documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC