R&D Engineer SW Quality 3

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Broomfield, CO
Employment
Full-time
Posted
98 days ago
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Closes
Jan 3, 2027

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Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

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TL;DR · R&D Engineer SW Quality 3

The R&D Engineer SW Quality 3 joins the Brocade Switch and Networking business unit as a Software QA Test Engineer. In this role, you will verify storage area network based networked solutions, specifically focusing on Fabric OS, hardware switching platforms, and management APIs. Your daily responsibilities include owning the end-to-end quality assurance process by translating technical specifications into test plans, managing defects in Jira, and executing manual and automated tests. You will utilize Python for automation scripting and work with Linux, Windows, and VMware environments. The role requires expertise in enterprise networking protocols like TCP/IP and SSL/TLS, as well as SAN technologies. You will address technical challenges involving functional, performance, and longevity testing while ensuring security compliance across complex storage infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Translate technical specifications into comprehensive test plans for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
  • Identify, document, investigate, and track software defects to resolution using industry-standard tools like Jira.
  • Design, execute, and maintain test cases using automation scripting to improve testing efficiency.
  • Assess test execution progress and analyze results to advise management on overall quality status.
  • Communicate test progress, defect status, technical risks, and release recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Verify Brocade Fabric OS, hardware switching platforms, and management APIs.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Linux, Windows, VMware environments, and various infrastructure components.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electrical, or equivalent).
  • Hands-on software testing experience.
  • Robust understanding of software testing methodologies including functional, negative, boundary, performance, scale, and longevity testing.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, VMware, AAA infrastructure, Federated IDP, PQC infrastructure, and vulnerability scanners.
  • Proficient in at least one scripting language (preferably Python) for test automation (preferred).
  • Solid foundational knowledge of enterprise networking, routing, cryptography, and core communication protocols like TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, SSH, and HTTPS.
  • Solid foundational knowledge of SAN/Storage technologies.
  • Active certification in OSCP, GWAPT, GXPN, CASE, CSSLP, or CISSP (preferred).

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