R&D Engineer SW Quality 3

About This Role

• Business Unit: Brocade Switch and Networking (BSN) Location: On-site (100% on-site attendance required) Employment Type: Full-time About the Role The Brocade Switch and Networking (BSN) business unit of Broadcom is seeking a highly skilled Software QA Test Engineer to test and verify Brocade’s storage area network (SAN) based networked solutions.
• In this role, you will be an integral part of a high-performing test team responsible for verifying Brocade’s 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.
• We are looking for a professional skilled in both manual and automated testing, with hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise operating systems.
• An individual proficient in offensive security, incident response, threat intelligence, and Python (or similar scripting languages) for test automation.
• Primary Responsibilities As a Software QA Test Engineer, you will own the end-to-end quality assurance process for your assigned areas.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: 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.
• Qualifications & Requirements (Must Have) 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 .
• Highly Desired Skills & Experience In-depth SAN protocol knowledge (Fibre Channel, FCIP, FICON).
• Active certification in: OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester), GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester), CASE (Certified Application Security Engineer - Python), CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
• 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.
• Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth.
• All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.