Senior Networking QA Engineer

AXON Networks designs and delivers AI-driven enterprise-grade network orchestration platforms cloud-native software solutions and next-generation routers that transform how telecommunications providers and enterprises deploy manage and optimize their networks in real time. Our innovative software-defined networking solutions enable
reliable high-speed digital services to customers in Irvine California AXON Networks operates globally with its Asia headquarters in Singapore and additional operations in Denmark Spain and Vietnam.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of the global QA organization responsible for end-to-end verification and validation of AXONs networking solutions including cloud
applications user interfaces system software and embedded platforms to ensure high
quality reliability and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and execute test plans test cases and test strategies for networking products and platform features.
• Perform functional integration system and performance testing across cloud services embedded software and networking components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to execute manual and automated testing according to project schedules.
• Analyze defects reproduce issues and work with developers to identify root causes and verify fixes.
• Provide troubleshooting support for field support teams and assist in debugging customer-reported issues.
• Collect and analyze logs network traces and system data to investigate issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes tools and test coverage.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and focus to meet demanding project deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively with globally distributed development and QA teams.
• Prepare clear and insightful written documentation (test reports test documentation defect summaries) for internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Education: BS or MS in Electronics Computer/Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software or system testing. Product-based testing experience is a must.
• Experience with developing or testing customer-premise equipment (CPE) embedded systems or cloud platforms such as residential gateways or IOT
  devices is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies: TCP/IP DHCP DNS VLANs Wi-Fi Routing NAT QoS.
• Experience using networking tools such as Spirent Veriwave Ixia Wireshark iPerf ixChariot is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing using tools such as Postman including creating collections and analyzing API responses.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies including Agiledevelopment test case design defect tracking and test reporting.
• Experience with test management and issue tracking tools such as JIRA Xray.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in English both verbal and written.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Python scripting Robot framework or test automationframework.
• Experience testing network devices integrated with cloud management platforms.
• Familiarity with event-driven system debugging.
• Prior experience working with globally distributed remote teams.

Due to the on-site nature of this role we are only considering candidates who currently reside in or near Irvine CA.

Annual salary range: $110000 - $140000