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PRINCIPAL QA SW ENGINEER 10380- Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking

Bangalore💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and execute test plans for complex L2/L3 IP fabric and 5G networking solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery through robust validation frameworks.

Role type

Principal QA Software Engineer (Data Center & 5G Networking)

Builds

End-to-end validation frameworks and automated test suites for IP fabric-based solutions

Domain

Data Center Networking and 5G Telecommunications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Python, Golang, Data center networking (Leaf-Spine, IP Fabric, Clos), Protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, TCP/IP), 5G technologies, Test automation frameworks, Linux systems, Packet analysis tools, Debugging distributed systems

Preferred skills

CI/CD pipelines, Cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, Docker), Network virtualization and SDN, Test frameworks (pytest, Robot Framework), Telecom standards

Technologies

Python, Golang, Wireshark, tcpdump, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Kubernetes, Docker, pytest, Robot Framework

Responsibilities

Design and execute test plans for complex networking solutions, Validate 5G and data center architectures, Build and maintain automation frameworks, Perform manual testing for new features and edge cases, Develop end-to-end solution validation, Automate regression and performance test suites, Troubleshoot and debug issues across network layers, Analyze logs and packet captures to identify root causes, Support CI/CD pipelines

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC

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