Ethernet Networking Test Engineer

General Summary:

We are looking for a Junior Engineer – Ethernet Networking Test with hands-on exposure to Layer 2 / Layer 3 Ethernet networking validation. The candidate should have strong knowledge of networking protocols, manual testing, debugging, and test case creation for networking products.

Primary Responsibilities

- Execute functional and performance testing of Ethernet networking products
- Validate Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking features
- Analyze product requirements and convert them into test plans and test cases
- Perform protocol validation and feature-level debugging
- Execute interoperability and regression testing
- Capture, analyze, and debug traffic using packet analysis tools
- Work independently on assigned testing tasks

Must-Have Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of L2 / L3 Ethernet networking
- Hands-on experience in manual testing of networking products
- Good understanding of switching, routing, and traffic behavior
- Strong debugging and analytical skills

Protocols / Technologies Required

- Ethernet
- TCP/IP
- IPv4 / IPv6
- NAT
- IGMP
- QoS
- DHCP
- VLAN
- PPPoE
- ARP
- ICMP
- Basic routing and switching concepts

Testing Experience

- Functional testing of Ethernet/networking products
- Performance testing of networking devices and features
- Validation of Layer 2 to Layer 3 protocols
- Regression, interoperability, and feature testing

Traffic Generator Tools

Working knowledge or hands-on experience with:
- Spirent
- Ixia
- Chariot
- Veriwave

Benchmarking / Test Standards

Awareness or experience in:
- RFC 2544
- RFC 2889
- RFC 3918

Traffic Analysis Tools

- Wireshark
- Ethereal
- AiroPeek / OmniPeek

Operating Systems

Working knowledge of Linux and Windows

Automation / Scripting

Basic scripting knowledge in any one of the following is mandatory:
- Python or
- Perl or
- TCL

Behavioral / Functional Expectations

- Strong analytical and debugging capability
- Ability to understand new features and derive test scenarios
- Ability to create, review, and enhance test cases
- Good ownership in execution and issue tracking
- Good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred / Added Advantage

- WLAN testing exposure
- Experience in certification or standards-based testing
- Exposure to multi-vendor networking environments

Minimum Qualifications:

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