Protocol Validation Engineer (Exp 10+ Years)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Protocol Validation Engineer to design, execute, and drive test coverage across Layer 2/Layer 3 networking and advanced TSN/AVB feature sets for Ethernet switch and NIC silicon.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and execute test plans covering Layer 2 switching (VLANs, MAC learning/forwarding, link aggregation), Layer 3 routing/IP forwarding
• Configure and operate commercial network test equipment (e.g., Ixia/Keysight IxNetwork or equivalent) to emulate real-world, multi-device topologies and edge cases
• Capture, analyze, and root-cause protocol-level issues using packet analysis tools (Wireshark) and structured debug methodology
• Distinguish DUT issues from test-tool limitations, and drive resolution with vendor support and internal firmware/hardware teams
• Build and maintain test automation using scripting/REST APIs to scale coverage and reduce manual test cycles

What you need

• 10–18 yrs of experience
• REST APIs
• Python
• Performance testing
• Test cases
• Test automation
• JIRA
• Any graduate

Good to have

• Linux
• FPGA
• Embedded C
• Confluence
• IPR