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Summary\nWe 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.\nThis 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.\nThe engineer will work closely with firmware, hardware, cloud, and ODM engineering teams to ensure high product quality throughout development and production.\nResponsibilities\nFirmware & System Validation\nValidate Embedded Linux firmware and middleware features throughout the product lifecycle.\n\nVerify firmware functionality across multiple hardware revisions.\n\nExecute feature validation, regression testing, and system integration testing.\n\nValidate firmware upgrade and downgrade flows.\n\nVerify 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Validation\nValidate:\nWeb UI functionality\n\nConfiguration pages\n\nUser authentication\n\nSession handling\n\nFirmware update workflow\n\nBrowser compatibility\n\nVerify synchronization between:\nWeb UI\n\nBackend services\n\nDevice configuration\n\nHardware Integration Testing\nValidate:\nRelay control\n\nOutlet status\n\nPower sequencing\n\nSensor readings if appliable\n\nReliability Testing\nDesign and execute:\nLong-duration stability tests\n\nPower cycling\n\nBrown-out testing\n\nStress testing\n\nMemory leak testing\n\nNetwork disconnect/reconnect\n\nOTA interruption testing\n\nAutomation\nDevelop automated validation for PDU with NETGEAR’s existing test automation framework.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field\n\n5+ years of embedded software validation experience\n\nStrong Linux experience\n\nExperience testing Embedded Linux products\n\nStrong networking knowledge\n\nExperience with REST API 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We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.\nWe'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.\nWe 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. 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