R & D Software Engineer

Job Title

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Quality Assurance professional to join our System Testing team.

Job Role and Responsibility:

The ideal candidate should have a solid background in networking (L2/L3/L4) with knowledge of protocols, switching, routing, and TCP/IP. Additionally, the candidate should be well versed in testing methodologies and automation. This role involves working with L4-L7 load balancer at the system test level, focusing on performance and scalability.

Responsibilities:

Design, setup and configure, and test L4-L7 level load balancer to ensure high performance and reliability

Identify testing requirements, create comprehensive test plans, and perform manual testing

Develop automation for each test outlined in the test plan

Analyze and reproduce issues reported by customers, and provide effective solutions

Perform packet debugging and analysis

Identify areas where scripting and automation can improve network operations and suggest appropriate solutions

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure network requirements are met and automated as needed

Stay up to date with networking trends and technologies, recommending improvements as necessary

Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders

Drive discussions independently with Product Managers (PMs), field engineering teams, support staff, and customers to ensure alignment and address requirements effectively

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Over 8 years of experience as a QA engineer with a solid foundation in test design methodology principles

Experience with network testing and debugging tools, along with a thorough understanding of L2, L3, and L4 protocols, as well as switching, routing, and TCP/IP

Proficient in scripting and automation, preferably using Python

Prior experience with automation using REST API is a plus

Prior experience in system testing and interop testing will be preferred

Working knowledge of VMware technologies (such as VMware Cloud Foundation), including Hypervisors

Familiar with Jenkins and GIT for version control and network automation, with familiarity in CI/CD methodologies and tools being beneficial

Knowledge of Public Cloud, Linux Systems and Kubernetes areas is a plus

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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