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# Network Test Engineer - L2/L3 Layer

- **Company:** Siemens Plc
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £44,881.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Layers, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Desktop Computing, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Firmware, Internet Group Management Protocols, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Internet Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Routing, QNX (Software), Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, Serial Communications, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Virtual Local Area Networks, VxWorks, Dynamic Routing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Routing & Switching, Communication Devices, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5210482973

## About the Role

Siemens Advanta (Bangalore) is looking for experienced Test Engineer to test Firmware/OS Software for their Ruggedcom Industrial Communication equipment. The ideal teammate should be a technical expert, flexible, possess a strong work ethic and can lead testing effort. We value ownership and accountability as well as collaboration and support of our teammates in a diverse and inclusive environment., * BTech/BE or MTech/ME in ECE/Computers, MCA, or equivalent degree.

 * 5 - 7 years of experience in testing Network products, preferably L2/L3 devices.
 * Exposure to Embedded Systems, certification/training is appreciated.

Mandatory Skills

 * Working knowledge of IP networking: Switching, Routing, and network standards from layer 1 on up through transport and application layers.
 * Experienced in Network Protocol testing - VLAN, RSTP, IGMP, IEEE802.1X, SNMP, NTP, Static/Dynamic routing, QoS…etc.
 * Good understanding of Linux (or any) OS internals.
 * Good understanding of various management interfaces to configure network devices.
 * Working knowledge in Software engineering practices, Software Testing methodologies, Agile/Scrum based software development model.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

 * Develop test cases and test automation using programming languages like Perl, Python or similar.
 * RTOS experience - Free RTOS, VxWorks, QNX, MQX or any other RTOS.
 * Understanding of Serial Communication protocols like I2C, UART, RS232 …etc.
 * Good understanding of Internet Security protocols like IPsec-VPN, TLS, Radius, Firewalls.

## Description

* Responsible for understanding the architecture and design of components and work in its end-to-end context.
 * Develop and execute product / feature specification test plans.
 * Aiding development of software test automation tool that interacts with switches and routers.
 * Review and provide input to the product requirements and feature specifications, as a representative on a cross-functional team.
 * Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers, provide necessary help to teammates.