RESPONSIBILITIES:



Perform hands-on system testing and functional testing of Netopia hardware and firmware.
Contribute to test automation efforts � maintenance of existing test scripts and new test
development. Work closely with Firmware Engineers and Product Managers to provide top-notch
quality hardware and software Netopia products covering a variety of clients, servers, and
networking devices in the SOHO and enterprise broadband network environments. Must be
self-motivated and directed to work with minimal supervision.



Additional duties will include:






Review requirements, RFCs and design documents to write, develop, and implement test cases and
test plans for new features;


Analyze test results and report findings to QA, Engineering, and Product Management;


Planning, scheduling, and estimating testing efforts within the development cycle schedule;






REQUIREMENTS: 



Must Haves:




Background in Various Protocols, such as: TCP/IP, XML, DHCP, PPP, PPTP, HTTP, etc.; 


Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux configuration and management; 


Demonstrated experience in test automation using a scripting language such as Perl or Shell
scripting; 


Demonstrated understanding of subnetting and of routing protocols (RIP, VRRP, etc.); 


Ability to independently diagram, implement, and maintain both logical and physical network
layers; 


Demonstrated experience in using CVS or other revision control system in group environment to
contribute to maintenance and development of automation test scripts; 


Understanding of QA process and the software development life-cycle; 


Strong interpersonal and communication skills; 


Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 


Strong problem solving skills; 


BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience; 


3+ years of QA experience; 






Preferred:




Experience with embedded firmware and/or client-server development and testing


Experience with C and Java development


Experience with configuration of WI-FI products


Experience with DSLAM and Access Concentrator configuration


Experience with test tools such as Smartbits, Chariot, DLS400 line simulator, Packet Analyzers
(Ethereal/EtherPeek); 


Background in ATM, xDSL, SNMP, VPN/IPSec (FreeSwan/Checkpoint) VLAN, QoS; 


Demonstrated experience with Router/NAT/Firewall device configuration; 


Knowledge of Voice/Video-Over-IP protocols


Knowledge of various open-source tools that can enhance the test environment


Demonstrated experience with Cisco CLI; background in Cisco High-Density Equipment


Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows Networking 






Netopia, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer that complies
with all US federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.