R&D Engineer SW Quality 3

About This Role

• Broadcom's BSN business unit is seeking a Software QA Test Engineer to test and verify Brocade's SAN-based networked solutions.
• The ideal candidate is skilled in both manual and automated testing, possesses hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux, Windows, and VMware, and is proficient in test automation scripting (specifically Python).
• As part of this test team, you will be responsible for the verification of Brocade’s Fabric OS, associated hardware switching platforms, management APIs, and automation script development.
• This role requires a solid understanding of software/hardware engineering principles and system quality assurance for planning, execution, and reporting.
• Primary Responsibilities Test Planning & Collaboration: Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand technical specifications and design comprehensive test plans (covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing).
• Defect Tracking: Work closely with development teams to identify, document, and track software defects using tools like JIRA .
• Status Reporting: Assess test progress and advise area leads and management on the overall test and quality status of assigned areas.
• Communication: Effectively communicate test progress, results, and recommendations to management, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
• Requirements (Must Have) Education & Experience: Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on software testing experience.
• Testing Methodologies: Strong understanding of functional, negative, boundary, performance, scale, and longevity testing.
• OS & Virtualization: Proven experience in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, and VMware .
• Automation: Proficient in at least one scripting language ( Python preferred ) for test automation.
• Networking & Storage: Strong IP networking and troubleshooting skills, protocol knowledge ( L2/L3/L4 ), and foundational SAN/Storage knowledge.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple parallel tasks with a detail-oriented approach.
• Attendance: Position requires 100% on-site attendance.
• Highly Desired Skills SAN Protocols: Deep knowledge of Fibre Channel, FCIP, and FICON.
• Administration: Experience with Brocade SAN administration.
• UI Automation: Automation experience using Claude Code and Gemini AI agents .
• APIs: Strong knowledge of REST API concepts and usage.
• 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.