Senior QA Engineer Hybrid in Bengaluru, India

Join us as a Senior QA Engineer and take ownership of ensuring the quality and performance of advanced optical networking solutions. In this role, you will design and drive test strategies and automation for Optical DWDM equipment and key protocols, including OTN, GBE, and DWDM, with a strong focus on system security.
You will work across both manual and automated testing, enabling continuous execution and faster release cycles while improving overall product reliability. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, influence quality at scale, and collaborate with high-performing teams in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Review system and product requirements to create comprehensive test plans that validate system features and real-world customer deployment scenarios
Verify complex system features and functionality in carrier-grade products to ensure reliability and performance
Design, maintain, and execute automated test frameworks, analyzing failures to improve system quality
Partner with test, design, and architecture teams to understand feature implementation and ensure effective testing coverage
Deliver independent quality insights and assessments to support confident feature deployment
Key Skills And Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in CSE, EEE, or ECE, with 5+ years of experience in testing and automation within optical network systems
Hands-on experience testing SONET/SDH/OTN/DWDM systems, including ROADM and optical amplifier line cards, in a product development environment
Experience in testing FCAPS, provisioning, configuration, and protection schemes to ensure system reliability
Proficiency in using test equipment, including test sets and optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), and programming/scripting skills in Python, Perl, or equivalent languages
Proven experience in system testing across multiple product releases, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to relevant standards
Strong understanding of optical and software design for network components within optical nodes
Experience in testing FCAPS, provisioning, configuration, and protection schemes to ensure system reliability
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We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions