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# Staff SW QA Engineer (Performance & Scale)- 10422 at Extreme Networks

- **Company:** Extreme Networks
- **Location:** Chennai, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/extremenetworks/40963840-c33b-4e17-a928-982d826b048f

## Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Position: Software QA Engineer Experience: 8 to 12 years Location: Chennai

Job Description: . Excellent QA experience in most of the following areas:

- Experience in testing cloud-based applications.
- Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.
- Experience and understanding of Kubernetes, Docker and Clustering solutions.
- Experience in creating end-to-end test strategy and test planning.
- Plan, Develop, Execute and Automate Test suites for our Cloud based Networking applications and Services
- Perform functional, integration, performance and scale, load validations
- Work closely with Product Owners, Development, CloudOps and other teams on the above
- Review customer deployments and customer found issues and address any gaps in the test coverage
- Automation of features from an end-to-end perspective - API and GUI.
- Review automation code written by other team members, give feedback.
- API Testing (Functional, Security aspects and Scale/Performance) (REST preferred)
- Hands-on programming using Java, Python, ROBOT, Perl, Go or TCL/TK.
- Experience in testing wired Networking protocols like VLAN, IP, STP, TCP, UDP, VRRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IS-IS, SPBM etc.
- Experience in testing Enterprise Wireless and Wired networks.
- Experience in security concepts and protocols such as AAA framework, 802.1X, Captive portal, VPN, Firewalls, SSL etc.
- UI test automation experience using selenium or playwright.
- Knowledge of Virtualization and Hypervisor (ESX, Hyper-V).
- Experience using network testing tools like Wireshark, Ethereal or Jmeter.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix OS.
- Experience or exposure to AI, Machine Learning and related tools.
- Good Analytical and Communication Skills
- Expected Skill Sets/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 3 to 12 years of Experience in Network Management/Orchestration domain
- Good debugging skills in a Microservices oriented architecture based product
- A detailed understanding of cloud technologies ,containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Hands on experience with Performance Testing - Experience with Performance Testing & Monitoring using tools such as Jmeter, Locust etc.,
- Expert in API Testing: API Contract Testing using Mocks, API Automation etc.,. Knowledge on relevant widely used Tools for the same.
- UI Automation using Selenium, Robot framework and Python
- Applied experience with version control systems such as Git, Github
- Comfortable with SQL/NoSQL/In-memory databases such as PostgreSQL/Redis/Ignite
- Knowledge on monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.

## 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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