R&D Engineer SW Quality

Business Unit:
Brocade Switch and Networking (BSN)

Location:

On-site (100% on-site attendance required)

Employment Type:

Full-time

The Brocade Switch and Networking (BSN) business unit of Broadcom seeks a highly skilled Software QA Test Engineer to test and verify Brocade’s storage area network (SAN) based networked solutions. The engineer will be an integral part of a high-performing test team responsible for verifying Fabric OS, associated hardware switching platforms, management APIs, and automation script development. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in software and hardware engineering principles, a deep understanding of system quality assurance, and a proven track record of designing, executing, and reporting on complex test plans.

You should be proficient in both manual and automated testing, with hands‑on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise operating systems and scripting in Python (or similar) for test automation.

• Test Strategy & Planning:
  Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to translate technical specifications into comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Defect Management:
  Partner with development teams to identify, document, investigate, and track software defects and bugs to resolution using industry-standard tools (e.g., Jira).
• Execution & Automation:
  Design, execute, and maintain test cases, leveraging automation scripting to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Reporting & Advisory:
  Assess test execution progress, analyze results, and advise area leads and management on the overall quality status of your assigned test domains.
• Cross-Functional Communication:
  Effectively communicate test progress, defect status, technical risks, and release recommendations to management, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electrical, or equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on software testing experience.
• QA Methodologies:
  Robust understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, negative, boundary, performance, scale, and longevity testing.
• Operating Systems & Virtualization:
  Hands‑on experience with the installation, configuration, usage, and troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, VMware environments, AAA infrastructure, Federated IDP infrastructure, PQC infrastructure, and Vulnerability/Intrusive scanner applications.
• Automation Scripting:
  Proficient in at least one scripting language (preferably Python) for test automation.
• Networking & Protocols:
  Solid foundational knowledge of enterprise networking, routing, cryptography, and core communication protocols (TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, SSH, HTTPS).
• Storage Systems:
  Solid foundational knowledge of SAN/Storage technologies.
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a highly detail‑oriented approach; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage parallel projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work Arrangement:
  This position requires 100% on‑site attendance.

• In‑depth SAN protocol knowledge (Fibre Channel, FCIP, FICON).
• Active certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, GXPN, CASE, CSSLP, CISSP.
• Security Frameworks:
  Familiarity with secure coding principles, threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE), and standard vulnerability ranking metrics (CVSS).
• Security Regulatory Bodies:
  Experience with pursuing product certification or compliance with regulatory bodies such as FIPS, CC, BSI, EUCC, NIST2, DORA, and CRA.
• Strong understanding of REST API concepts, usage, and testing methodologies.
• Hands‑on Brocade SAN administration experience.

Annual base salary range: USD 91,100.00 – USD . Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity awards. Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time, and paid family leave.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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