Experienced networking test qualified with expertise in validating Layer 2/Layer 3 forwarding, switching, routing, and broadband access technologies including GPON/XGS-PON. Strong background in test strategy creation, functional and performance testing, automation development using Python, Robot Framework, and PyTest, and end-to-end customer scenario validation. Skilled in network troubleshooting, protocol analysis, defect root-cause investigation, and interoperability testing using tools such as Wireshark and iPerf. Well-versed in TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VPN, Multicast, TR-069, and Linux-based debugging environments, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality telecom and networking products.

- Contribute to feature testing of Layer 2/3 Forwarding protocols to validate end-to-end service behavior.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for regression, feature, and performance testing.
- Work with test frameworks (Robot, Python, PyTest) to improve test coverage.
- Create Test Strategies, Test plans and Participate in testing and verification of switching and routing functionalities .
- Collaborate with SW team to ensure thorough validation of customer-specific network use cases.




- Perform functional, performance, stability, and interoperability testing across different deployment scenarios.
- Provide detailed defect reports with logs, traces, and reproduction steps.

You have:

- Graduate or Master's in engineering with 4-7 years of experience with test and analyzing high-performance switching and routing software.
- Strong Knowledge in Networking Protocol, GPON / XGSPON , Remote Management Protocols
- Hands-on experience in testing routers, gateways, or APs.
- Proficiency in automation scripting (Python preferred).
- Experience with test frameworks (Robot Framework, PyTest, or similar).
Familiarity with network debugging tools (Wireshark, iPerf, packet capture, log analysis).

It would be nice if you also had

- Understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VPN,MCAST, IPV6, TR69.
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems for debugging and log analysis.
- Good analytical skills for root cause identification across device and network.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with telecom standards and network product lifecycle.

📌 Applied R&D Engineer 2 - IVT (India)
🏢 NOKIA
📍 India