Wi-Fi Automation Test Engineer

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Job Summary
Responsible for validating product quality by analyzing and testing the quality of the code base. Focuses on writing code that will be executed in an automated and repeatable fashion which will reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality and consistency. Develops and maintains code that validates front-end, middleware and database systems, using the latest tools and programming languages. Evaluates new frameworks for automation solutions, develops test strategies and designs test automation best practices. Partners with software engineers to write efficient automation code using coding standards and best practices. Represents test automation team's frameworks and methodologies to senior leadership and external engineering teams. Repairs complex broken automation scripts and resolves coding bugs in the product codebase. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex systems problems. Plans and leads team projects and may act as a cross- functional liaison. Works across multiple project teams to ensure common practices. Acts as a subject matter expert. May be responsible for leading a team, but does not directly manage people.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities

• Expert-level understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and wireless networking protocols
• Advanced Linux kernel networking and driver development, Experience in embedded systems architecture
• Design, develop and testing of Wi-Fi software feature for Wi-Fi gateway/extender product.
• Provide technical assistance to teams to troubleshoot Customer Wi-Fi issues.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for Wi-Fi features, including functional, performance, security, and compatibility testing.
• Wi-Fi performance testing tools and methodologies & network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them through the bug tracking system (e.g., Jira).
• Collaborate with developers and triage engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Contribute to the improvement of QE processes and best practices.
• Hands on experience with test automation frameworks is a plus.
• Mentoring and technical guidance for junior engineers and Strategic technology roadmap planning
• Work in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Advanced CCSP (Common Component and Service Platform) architecture design
• Expert-level implementation of TR-069, TR-181, and TR-098 standards
• Advanced mesh networking architecture and implementation
• Deep understanding of Wi-Fi Standards, security frameworks and strong experience in networking protocols and technologies such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, DLNA, Routing, Switching and MQTT
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols & Experience with embedded systems development
• Working experience of RDKB tech stack and Core networking concepts
• Good knowledge with SOC and OEM layers and components like Docsis, HAL
• Experience with Docsis3.1/4.0/FDX and Voice test automation framework and tools
• Knowledge of OpenWrt or similar embedded Linux distributions
• Experience with mesh networking technologies & understanding of IPv4/IPv6 networking
• Knowledge of network diagnostic tools and packet analyzers (Wireshark, tcpdump)
• Understanding of CCSP (Common Component and Service Platform) architecture
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi drivers, especially open-source drivers like hostapd
• Understanding of network security protocols and WPA/WPA2/WPA3
• Strong knowledge and Hands on experience with Linux operating systems & Yocto
• SDN (Software-Defined Networking) integration and Cloud-native networking architectures

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Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +