SW QA Engineer – PON

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. Perform end-to-end feature testing of complex embedded systems involving hardware and software .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end feature testing of embedded systems, with a strong focus on Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including VLAN and DHCP. Proficient in creating test plans and executing automated tests while collaborating effectively within Agile Scrum teams.

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End-To-End Feature TestingTest Plan CreationLayer 2 And Layer 3 ProtocolsAgile Development EnvironmentAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest Case WritingManual TestingRoot-Cause AnalysisDebugging SkillsEthernet UnderstandingVLAN KnowledgeIPv4/IPv6 UnderstandingMulticast KnowledgeLAG Testing

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

SpirentIXIAWiresharkTcpdumpLinux Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

BE/B.Tech In Computer ScienceElectronics EngineeringNetworking Certification

Industry Keywords

PON Domain KnowledgeAgile ScrumFunctional TestingFeature TestingTraffic Generators

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform end-to-end feature testing of complex embedded systems involving hardware and software
Take responsibility for feature testing from early integration through full end-to-end functional testing
Create test plans, test cases and scenarios covering use cases and edge cases
Verify product functional behavior and quality in an Agile development environment
Investigate complex issues and provide detailed technical analysis and reproducible scenarios
Collaborate within an Agile Scrum team
Test Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including OMCI, GEM frames, VLAN mapping, IGMP snooping, DHCP and NAT
Use Spirent or IXIA traffic generators for throughput, stress and latency testing
Execute automated test scripts, analyze results, and provide feedback for new automated tests

Requirements

What you’ll need

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or a networking certification
At least 2 years of work experience in software testing
Experience writing test plans and test cases, and executing manual test cases
Experience testing L2 forwarding and networking protocols such as VLAN, DHCP and LAG
Understanding of Ethernet, VLAN, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP and Multicast
Strong PON domain knowledge and hands-on debugging skills
Understanding of Linux environments
Experience with Wireshark and tcpdump
Experience with IXIA or Spirent
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Excellent written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on cutting-edge virtualized broadband technologies with direct customer impact
Collaborate with engineers across India, France, Ukraine, Israel and the U.S.
Gain continuous learning opportunities in PON systems, virtualization and cloud-native networking
Dynamic, innovation-driven R&D environment