Plume

QA Engineer - Contract

Plume · Hyderabad, India

Posted 26 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
26 days
Plume's roles stay open a median of 31 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
18% of Plume's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Plume
moderate
6 stale, 2 reposted of 22 open
Hiring momentum
27 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a QA Engineer at Plume, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans focused on Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Your role will involve developing Python-based test automation, performing various types of testing across networking and embedded platforms, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality product delivery. You will also troubleshoot complex defects and contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 3 – 5 years of experience in QA, SDET, or Software Test Engineering, preferably in Wi-Fi, networking or IoT
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Work-from-office role may not suit candidates looking for remote work options
  • Focus on Wi-Fi and networking may limit exposure to other areas of software testing
  • The role requires strong problem-solving skills in a challenging environment, which may be demanding

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Listed by Plume on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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