QA Engineer

About the role

Plume is seeking a QA Engineer (Contract) to join its Hyderabad, India office in a work-from-office role. The team builds an open, hardware-independent SaaS platform that uses Wi-Fi, AI, and machine learning to deliver smart-home and connected-space services to over 60 million locations globally. In this role, you will design and execute test plans for Wi-Fi connectivity, performance, and stability, develop Python-based test automation, and troubleshoot 802.11 and Layer 2/3 networking issues across embedded and router platforms. You will collaborate with software, firmware, and QA teams to define test strategies and help deliver high-quality products at scale.

What you’ll do

• Design, document, and execute test plans for Wi-Fi connectivity, performance, stability, and functionality
• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation to improve coverage and reduce regression cycles
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and system testing across Wi-Fi, networking, and embedded platforms
• Test and troubleshoot 802.11 protocols, Layer 2/3 networking, routing, VLAN, NAT, DNS, and DHCP
• Reproduce, debug, and root-cause complex field and system-level defects
• Use tools such as Wireshark for packet analysis and network troubleshooting
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and QA teams to define test strategies and deliver high-quality products
• Participate in feature/design discussions and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes

What you’ll bring

• 3–5 years of experience in QA, SDET, or Software Test Engineering, preferably in Wi-Fi, networking, or IoT
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of Wi-Fi (802.11) and networking fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with embedded/router platforms and hardware test environments
• Strong Python scripting and test automation skills
• Experience with Wireshark and network troubleshooting
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with RDK-B, prplOS, OpenWrt, or similar Linux-based router platforms
• Knowledge of TR-369/USP, TR-181, TR-069/TR-098
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Postman, or similar QA/CI tools

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.