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 & Workplace
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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