Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to validate next-generation Managed Power Distribution Units (PDUs) used in enterprise IT infrastructure, AV systems, and edge computing environments.

This role focuses on validating Embedded Linux firmware, middleware, networking services, embedded web applications, REST APIs, configuration management, telemetry, OTA updates, and hardware/software integration, as well as the remote management from local controller and Cloud web portal.

The engineer will work closely with firmware, hardware, cloud, and ODM engineering teams to ensure high product quality throughout development and production.

Responsibilities

Firmware & System Validation

Validate Embedded Linux firmware and middleware features throughout the product lifecycle.
Verify firmware functionality across multiple hardware revisions.
Execute feature validation, regression testing, and system integration testing.
Validate firmware upgrade and downgrade flows.
Verify configuration persistence across reboot and power cycles.
Validate watchdog recovery and fault recovery mechanisms.

Functional Testing

Test features including:

Outlet control
Outlet scheduling
Sequential power on/off
Outlet grouping
User management
Sensor management
Alert configuration
Threshold configuration
Energy monitoring
Environmental monitoring
Logging and diagnostics

Embedded Linux Validation

Validate:

Linux boot sequence
System services
Process startup
Resource utilization
Memory usage
CPU utilization
File system integrity
Persistent storage
System recovery

Verify:

systemd services
IPC mechanisms
configuration files
log collection

Networking Validation

Test:

Ethernet connectivity
IPv4 / IPv6
DHCP / Static IP
DNS
NTP
SSH

Validate:

SNMP (v1/v2c/v3)
REST APIs

Perform interoperability testing with:

switches
routers
enterprise networks

Embedded Web UI Validation

Validate:

Web UI functionality
Configuration pages
User authentication
Session handling
Firmware update workflow
Browser compatibility

Verify synchronization between:

Web UI
Backend services
Device configuration

Hardware Integration Testing

Validate:

Relay control
Outlet status
Power sequencing
Sensor readings if appliable

Reliability Testing

Design and execute:

Long-duration stability tests
Power cycling
Brown-out testing
Stress testing
Memory leak testing
Network disconnect/reconnect
OTA interruption testing

Automation

Develop automated validation for PDU with NETGEAR’s existing test automation framework.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
5+ years of embedded software validation experience
Strong Linux experience
Experience testing Embedded Linux products
Strong networking knowledge
Experience with REST API validation
Experience with Python automation
Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence
Strong debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

Yocto
OpenWrt
Embedded web applications
SNMP
Robot Framework
PyTest

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

Embedded Linux
Ubuntu

Networking

TCP/IP
DHCP
DNS
SNMP

Nice-to-Have Experience

Enterprise networking products
Routers
Gateways
OpenWrt
Smart power devices
UPS
Industrial automation products

Company Statement

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.

We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together . You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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