Principal Solution Test Engineer 10383 - Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking at Extreme Networks

Department: Products

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Jul 23, 2026

Description

The Principal QA Software Engineer will validate end-to-end data center and 5G networking solutions, including IP fabric, L2/L3, EVPN/VXLAN, and related architectures. The role combines manual and automated testing, develops Python and Golang test frameworks, performs integration, scalability, performance, interoperability, and system-level testing, troubleshoots network and distributed-system issues, and supports CI/CD and continuous testing. The position requires 13–20 years of experience and strong Python skills, with Golang, data center networking, 5G, Linux, packet analysis, and distributed-system debugging expertise.

Required Skills

Python
Golang
Data center networking
BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, TCP/IP
5G technologies
Test automation
Linux scripting
Packet analysis
Distributed systems debugging

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 13–20 years of professional experience
Experience validating 5G technologies, including core, RAN, or transport networks
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, Linux systems and scripting, packet analysis tools, and distributed-system debugging
Preferred Qualifications: Strong Golang skills
Proficiency with Wireshark and tcpdump
Translation Company Name: Extreme Networks

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks

technology industrySan Jose, CA, US

Extreme Networks provides networking solutions to power businesses, including AI networking, network fabric, security, wireless and wired access, and cloud-based networking services. Extreme describes itself as a well-established, global company with a nimble and entrepreneurial spirit.