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title: 'QA SW ENGINEER 10534- Network Protocol Testing- Python Automation at Extreme Networks'
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# QA SW ENGINEER 10534- Network Protocol Testing- Python Automation at Extreme Networks

- **Company:** Extreme Networks
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/extremenetworks/4458281f-9c51-4ea2-9f54-09ccd883b4f9

## Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

The SQA Engineer would be an individual contributor partnering with other Engineering teams, Services and Field Engineers to help build and validate the Products and Solutions for high end customer deployments. The role would require participation from design, development to deployment and beyond. The Engineers would write test strategy, test plans and develop automated test frameworks, tools and scripts to cover the various functional, performance and scalability aspects of Platform and Software solution validation. This role emphasizes building robust, maintainable test automation infrastructure and test suites.

Qualification and Experience:

- B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer Science/Application/Engineering
- 2-4 years of relevant industry experience in Telecom/Data Networking and Network Security
- 2+ years of hands-on test automation experience using modern automation frameworks and tools

Skillset Required:

Core Networking & Testing:

- Good understanding of Operating System concepts, network applications and network operating systems
- Familiarity with Traffic Generators (Ixia/Spirent) and Network debugging tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute, etc.)
- Good knowledge of VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
- Hands-on experience with test planning, topology planning, requirement-to-testcase mapping, test case writing, defect logging and tracking, and excellent debugging skills
- Good knowledge of testing methodologies, different testing types and overall product life-cycle
- IEEE 802.1 (Bridging, VLAN, STP, MAC Security, LLDP, AVB)
- L2/L3 Features (TCP/IP, VRRP, IGMP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, ARP), Basic understanding of IS-IS
- Network Management and Monitoring (SNMP, SFLOW, Netflow, RMON, ERSPAN)
- DHCP, DNS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS, LDAP, IPSec, CA
- Network Security and Management features - NetLogin, AAA, IPSec, Firewalls, SSL, SNMP MIB
- Unix/Linux and Windows environments

Test Automation:

- Proficiency in Selenium or similar web automation frameworks for automated functional testing
- API Test Automation experience using tools such as Postman or similar tools
- Performance and Load Testing automation using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner or equivalent for scalability and performance validation
- Strong scripting capabilities in Python/Golang and/or Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell) for test automation, tool development and utility creation
- Automation of end-to-end solution validation, integrated for seamless, continuous testing.
- Knowledge of test data management and automation best practices

General Skills:

- Good Analytical and Communication Skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Added Advantages:

- ISTQB, Cloud Practitioner, Network+, CWNA and CCNA certification
- Hands on experience with AI-assisted test-case generation and test case automation

## About Extreme Networks

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Extreme Networks is a publicly traded leader in AI-powered cloud networking, providing unified, secure, and simplified network solutions for enterprises.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: EXTR)
- **Headquarters**: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Stephen Haddock, Herb Schneider, Gordon Stitt

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Enterprise networking, cloud networking, and AI-driven network management.
- **Target customers**: B2B – mid-market to large enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations globally.
- **Mission / purpose**: To push the boundaries of networking technology, making it simpler, faster, more agile, and secure – helping customers connect beyond the network and drive better outcomes.

## Products & Services
- **ExtremeCloud IQ**: Cloud-based network management platform with AI-driven analytics and automation (SaaS).
- **ExtremeXOS**: Modular network operating system for switches and routers.
- **ExtremeWireless**: Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points and controllers.
- **ExtremeSwitching**: Enterprise switches for campus, data center, and edge.
- **Extreme Fabric Connect**: Software-defined networking fabric for automated and secure connectivity.
- **ExtremeAnalytics**: Network analytics and visibility tools.
- **ExtremeRouting**: High-performance routers for WAN and edge.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: $1.9 billion (as of mid-2026)
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: $1.3 billion annual revenue (FY2026); SaaS ARR of $244 million
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Publicly traded with institutional investors; partners include major system integrators and channel resellers.
- **Growth Signals**: 4.0% YoY employee growth (2,300 people); over 3.3 million devices connected to the cloud; strong recurring revenue from SaaS; continued investment in AI and automation.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified, AI-driven platform** that combines networking, security, and analytics in a single cloud-native solution.
- **Over 25 years of enterprise networking expertise** with a large installed base and global support.
- **Strong focus on automation and self-driving networks** reduces operational complexity for IT teams.
- **Open architecture and integration** with major cloud providers and third-party ecosystems.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and automation**: Embedding AI/ML across the portfolio to enable proactive, self-healing networks.
- **Cloud-first approach**: Driving adoption of ExtremeCloud IQ and expanding SaaS offerings.
- **Security convergence**: Integrating network security (e.g., micro-segmentation, zero-trust) directly into the networking stack.
- **Edge and wireless innovation**: Advancing Wi-Fi 7 and private 5G capabilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Core values include Teamwork, Transparency, Candor, Curiosity, Ownership, and Inclusion. Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster an inclusive environment.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/remote-friendly offices in Morrisville (HQ), Salem (NH), Markham (Canada), and San Jose (CA) – roles vary by team.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.
- **Engineering culture**: Opportunity to build next-generation AI-driven, self-driving networks; work with big data, machine learning, and cloud technologies.
- **Early career programs**: Internships and development programs for university students and recent graduates.
- **Employer rating**: 3.9/5.0 on LinkedIn (1,184 reviews) with strong work-life balance (4.0) and culture (3.9).

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/extreme-networks)
2. [Extreme Networks Careers Page](https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/career)
3. [Extreme Networks Company Page](https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company)
4. [Extreme Networks Investor Relations](https://investor.extremenetworks.com/overview/default.aspx)
5. [Extreme Networks Lever Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/extremenetworks)

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