Expedite Talent Solutions · 4 days ago
US_East | Connectivity & Network Engineer_L3
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expExpedite Talent Solutions is seeking a DevQA Engineer with expertise in broadband networking and embedded platforms. The role focuses on driving quality across RDK-B-based products through end-to-end system validation, automation, and performance assurance.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute end-to-end test strategies for broadband gateway and extender platforms
Validate core networking behavior across wired and wireless interfaces, including:
Layer 2 / Layer 3 forwarding
Routing, NAT, and packet flow
IPv4 / IPv6 dual-stack and transition scenarios
Perform system-level, integration, regression, and performance testing on embedded Linux devices
Develop and maintain automation frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing using Python and Shell
Automate validation of networking behaviors such as throughput, latency, packet loss, failover, and recovery
Analyze network traffic and system behavior using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, iperf, and netstat
Debug complex issues spanning kernel, middleware, and user space, and provide detailed root-cause analysis to development teams
Validate software builds across multiple hardware platforms and vendor SDKs
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous validation
Reproduce and analyze field and customer-reported issues under real-world traffic conditions
Ensure compliance with RDK-B platform standards, performance benchmarks, and release quality criteria
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in DevQA, System QA, or Validation Engineering for embedded or networking products
Strong understanding of RDK-B, OpenWRT, or prplOS–based systems
Solid background in embedded Linux, including logs, process analysis, memory usage, and crash debugging
In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts, including: Packet flow and forwarding paths, Routing and bridging, Multicast, QoS, and traffic prioritization
Hands-on experience testing IPv6 technologies and coexistence with IPv4
Proficiency with Linux networking and diagnostic tools: tcpdump, Wireshark, iperf, ss, ethtool
Experience with version control and code review systems (Git, Gerrit)
Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills
Design and implement test automation for: Network performance benchmarking, Stress, soak, and longevity testing, Configuration validation and rollback scenarios
Develop reusable Python-based test libraries and CLI-driven automation
Automate log collection, result analysis, and failure triage
Integrate test suites with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
Experience validating builds using containerized or virtualized test environments
Preferred
Experience testing Wi-Fi performance and stability (802.11n/ac/ax)
Exposure to broadband access technologies such as DOCSIS or fiber gateways
Familiarity with remote management and telemetry systems
Understanding of security and traffic protection mechanisms (firewalls, authentication, encryption)
Experience working with chipset vendor SDKs (Broadcom, Qualcomm, MediaTek)
Knowledge of performance tuning and bottleneck identification in embedded systems
Scripting or automation experience beyond testing (Python utilities, log parsers, dashboards)
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Company
Expedite Talent Solutions
Expedite Talent Solutions is a minority- and woman-owned firm delivering agile staffing, project outsourcing, and professional services to clients across the Healthcare, Commercial, and Public Sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sandeep Singh
Associate Director / Sr. Client Partner
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