Sr System Validation Engineer
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to validate next-generation Managed Power Distribution Units (PDUs) used in enterprise IT infrastructure, AV systems, and edge computing environments.
This role focuses on validating Embedded Linux firmware, middleware, networking services, embedded web applications, REST APIs, configuration management, telemetry, OTA updates, and hardware/software integration, as well as the remote management from local controller and Cloud web portal.
The engineer will work closely with firmware, hardware, cloud, and ODM engineering teams to ensure high product quality throughout development and production.
Responsibilities
Firmware & System Validation
Validate Embedded Linux firmware and middleware features throughout the product lifecycle.
Verify firmware functionality across multiple hardware revisions.
Execute feature validation, regression testing, and system integration testing.
Validate firmware upgrade and downgrade flows.
Verify configuration persistence across reboot and power cycles.
Validate watchdog recovery and fault recovery mechanisms.
Functional Testing
Test features including:
Outlet control
Outlet scheduling
Sequential power on/off
Outlet grouping
User management
Sensor management
Alert configuration
Threshold configuration
Energy monitoring
Environmental monitoring
Logging and diagnostics
Embedded Linux Validation
Validate:
Linux boot sequence
System services
Process startup
Resource utilization
Memory usage
CPU utilization
File system integrity
Persistent storage
System recovery
Verify:
systemd services
IPC mechanisms
configuration files
log collection
Networking Validation
Test:
Ethernet connectivity
IPv4 / IPv6
DHCP / Static IP
DNS
NTP
HTTPS
SSH
Validate:
SNMP (v1/v2c/v3)
REST APIs
Perform interoperability testing with:
switches
routers
enterprise networks
Embedded Web UI Validation
Validate:
Web UI functionality
Configuration pages
User authentication
Session handling
Firmware update workflow
Browser compatibility
Verify synchronization between:
Web UI
Backend services
Device configuration
Hardware Integration Testing
Validate:
Relay control
Outlet status
Power sequencing
Sensor readings if appliable
Reliability Testing
Design and execute:
Long-duration stability tests
Power cycling
Brown-out testing
Stress testing
Memory leak testing
Network disconnect/reconnect
OTA interruption testing
Automation
Develop automated validation for PDU with NETGEAR’s existing test automation framework.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
5+ years of embedded software validation experience
Strong Linux experience
Experience testing Embedded Linux products
Strong networking knowledge
Experience with REST API validation
Experience with Python automation
Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence
Strong debugging skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Yocto
OpenWrt
Embedded web applications
SNMP
Robot Framework
PyTest
Technical Skills
Operating Systems
Embedded Linux
Ubuntu
Networking
TCP/IP
DHCP
DNS
HTTP/HTTPS
SNMP
Nice-to-Have Experience
Enterprise networking products
Routers
Gateways
OpenWrt
Smart power devices
UPS
Industrial automation products
Company Statement/Values:
At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.
We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.
NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.