Role Summary

We are seeking a OpenWRT QA Test Engineer with strong experience in embedded Linuxbased networking platforms. The role involves validating OpenWRT firmware for routers/gateways, ensuring high-quality releases through functional, system, regression, and automation testing, while adhering to industry-standard QA processes.

Key Responsibilities

Firmware & Platform Testing
Perform end-to-end QA testing of OpenWRT-based firmware on routers, gateways, and IoT devices
Validate customized OpenWRT builds, packages, and kernel configurations
Test device bring-up, boot, upgrade/downgrade, factory reset, and recovery modes

Networking & Protocol Validation
Test core networking features:
LAN/WAN routing
IPv4/IPv6
NAT, VLAN, DHCP, DNS
QoS, Firewall (iptables/nftables)
Test broadband technologies (based on project):
Ethernet, PPPoE, VLAN tagging
LTE/5G failover (if applicable)

Test Planning & Execution
Analyze requirements, architecture documents, and use cases
Prepare
Test plans
Test scenarios
Detailed test cases
Execute manual test cases and support automation execution
Perform smoke, sanity, regression, performance, and stability testing

Automation & Tools
Contribute to test automation using:
Python / Shell scripting
OpenWRT CLI (UCI, ubus)
Validate logs via




syslog
dmesg
kernel crash logs
Work with CI/CD pipelines where applicable (Jenkins, Git)

Defect Management & Reporting
Identify, log, track, and verify defects using tools like:
JIRA / Azure DevOps / Bugzilla
Perform root cause analysis with developers
Prepare test summary reports and release sign-off documentation

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Technical Skills
3 to 8 years of experience in Embedded / Networking QA
Robust hands-on experience with OpenWRT
Good understanding of
Embedded Linux architecture
Shell scripting
Linux networking stack
Solid networking fundamentals
TCP/IP, OSI layers
Routing & switching basics
Experience with router/gateway testing

Tools & Setting
Linux command line expertise
Bug tracking tools (JIRA or equivalent)
Test management tools
Exposure to automation frameworks is a plus

Positive-to-Have Skills
Experience in Router OEM / ISP projects
WiFi certification testing experience
Performance testing using iperf, netperf
Experience working with global customers

Educational Qualification
B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech in:
Electronics & Communication
Computer Science
Electrical / Instrumentation (or equivalent)

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