WLAN Python Test Automation Engineer

Job Title

WLAN Python Test Automation Engineer

Role Summary

Join the BU Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi Connectivity Group in Hyderabad to design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. The role focuses on automating Wi‑Fi protocol tests, improving test coverage and reliability, and enabling faster release cycles.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Experienced). The posting requests approximately 5+ years of experience in test automation, DevOps, or related QA/Automation roles.

Responsibilities

Work with engineering teams to convert test requirements into automated suites, run them in CI/CD, and maintain the test infrastructure.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based test automation frameworks for Wi‑Fi protocol testing.
• Write and optimize automation scripts in Python, Shell, and C.
• Implement automated regression, feature validation, performance, and system-level tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable execution across environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI or similar) and automate build/deploy/test workflows.
• Provision and manage test environments using Docker, containers, and virtualization tools.
• Debug automation failures, improve reliability and test coverage, and document test suites.
• Collaborate with development teams to speed up release cycles and ensure smooth delivery.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate effectiveness in the role.

• 5+ years of experience in test automation, DevOps, or combined QA/Automation/DevOps roles.
• Proven programming skills in Python and C; experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and concepts (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Practical experience with Linux, embedded platforms, and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Wi‑Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
• Familiarity with Git, code review practices, Docker, and containerized environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective English communication.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with system-level performance testing and environment orchestration.
• Prior exposure to virtualization tools beyond containers.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Nordic Semiconductor

Headquarters: Trondheim, Norway

Norwegian fabless semiconductor company that designs low-power wireless connectivity solutions and system-on-chips (SoCs) for IoT, including Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Zigbee, LTE-M/NB-IoT, Wi‑Fi, and cloud services (nRF Cloud).