Sr. Automation Developer (Wi‑Fi + RDK‑B + Cable Modem)

We are looking for an experienced QA Engineer with strong expertise in Wi‑Fi, RDK‑B, and Cable Modem (CPE) domains, with a key focus on automation development. The role involves end-to-end validation of broadband gateway devices while driving scalable test automation solutions to improve quality, coverage, and release efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and test scripts for Broadband CPE devices on the RDK‑B platform (with USP PA).Drive end-to-end automation for Wi‑Fi validation and Cable Modem, improving test coverage and execution efficiency.Automate functional, regression, performance, and stability testing across Wi‑Fi, RDK‑B, and Cable Modem domains.Develop scalable automation solutions for networking features including DHCP, DNS, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, routing, and Wi‑Fi management.Build automation for provisioning workflows, firmware upgrade validation, and feature rollout testing.Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster release cycles.Enhance and extend frameworks (e.g., Boardfarm or similar) to support new device capabilities and test scenarios.Perform debugging and root cause analysis using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, logs, and CLI, while improving automation reliability.Collaborate with development, platform, and DevOps teams to identify automation gaps and implement scalable solutions.Contribute to automation architecture, test strategy, and best practices for next-generation Wi‑Fi (Wi‑Fi 6/7/8) validation.Participate in defect triaging, release validation cycles, and continuous quality improvements.Required Skills (All Mandatory)Strong experience in Cable Modem / Broadband CPE QA domain.Hands-on expertise in RDK‑B platform(with USP) automation & validation.Experience in provisioning and firmware validation workflows.Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi technologies (Wi‑Fi 6/7/8).Proficiency in Python automation (Pytest or equivalent frameworks).Strong understanding of networking protocols – TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, IPv4/IPv6.Experience with Linux environment and debugging tools.Solid experience in test lifecycle management and automation development strategy.Preferred SkillsExperience with Boardfarm automation framework.Experience with traffic generation tools (Ixia, Spirent, iperf).Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices.EducationBachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.Role PositioningDomain: Broadband CPE (Cable Modem + Wi‑Fi + RDK‑B – integrated role)Focus: QA + Automation Development (Python) + Wi‑Fi ValidationLevel: 5–8 yrs experienced QA (Individual Contributor)