Engineer III, Software Development - Smart Switch-QA

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Networking QA Engineer with strong expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, multicast protocols, and advanced IP services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across multiple vendor switches and demonstrate proficiency in designing and implementing complex network topologies for diverse customer use cases.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure network topologies based on customer requirements and use cases.
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability across wired and wireless infrastructures.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, LACP, STP, RSTP, PVST, and MSTP.
• Implement MLAG, vPC, and IGMP Snooping for redundancy and multicast optimization.
• Configure and maintain VRRP, OSPF, and BGP for routing.
• Implement multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM-SM for efficient traffic distribution.
• Manage DNS, NTP, and DHCP services.
• Configure AAA frameworks including TACACS+ and RADIUS for secure authentication.
• Utilize SNMP for network monitoring and management.
• Work with CLI, SNMP, and UI across multiple vendor platforms.
• Understand and configure PTP and AVB protocols (gPTP, MVRP, MSRP) for time-sensitive networking.
• Prepare detailed network diagrams and documentation.
• Engage with customers to understand topology and use cases, providing tailored solutions.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols.
• Proficiency in multicast protocols and IP services.
• Experience with multiple vendor switches (Cisco, Netgear, Juniper, etc.).
• Skilled in CLI, SNMP, and UI-based configuration.
• Good understanding of PTP and AVB protocols.
• Ability to design and implement complex network topologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Skills

• Layer 2/3 Protocols
• Multicast Protocols
• Network Troubleshooting
• CLI/SNMP
• Network Design