Senior Test Lead – Product Certifications

Job Title: Senior Test Lead – Product Certifications (multiple positions) Location: Bengaluru, India Employment Type: Full-time & On-Site Job Overview: We are hiring seasoned test engineers with experience in multiple technology domains (Telecommunications/Networking, Security, Artificial Intelligence) to provide technical leadership for our Product Certifications and Vendor Neutral Third-Party Testing test programs. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in creating, providing guidance and executing these test programs. Your role will also include mentoring the team, expanding test capabilities, and representing CNLABS at national and international forums. Demonstrated success in previous roles, strong analytical ability, problem-solving mindset, and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams is required for this role. If interested, please email your resume to Required Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 8+ years in the development or testing of networking products and solutions, Core Knowledge: Strong fundamentals in one or more of telecommunications/networking technologies, cybersecurity and AI. Exposure to automotive, medical, Industrial IoT domains a strong plus Certifications: Industry certifications are a strong plus Desirable: Familiarity with ISO 17025 standards Key Responsibilities: Lead - Product Certifications: o Lead and manage comprehensive test programs for Networking & Security including but not limited to switching, routing, VoIP, wireless, Cyber Security, virtualization and microservices. o Ensure strict adherence to certification requirements from such as TEC, NABL, NIST, and other similar standards bodies. o Support the team in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving certification and testing issues across product categories. o Collaborate with product vendors, compliance teams to streamline certification workflows and maintain regulatory readiness. o Develop and maintain robust test strategies, methodologies, and detailed test cases aligned with evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements. o Drive and implement test automation frameworks where applicable to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of certification processes Compliance & Technical Management: o Serve as a technical manager ensuring CNLABS meets the quality, compliance, and documentation requirements of NABL, TEC, NIST and other certification and accreditation bodies. o Maintain accurate documentation of test plans, results, and corrective actions to support audits and regulatory reviews. o Define and uphold best practices in line with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Industry Engagement: o Actively participate in national and international technical forums, standardization committees, and industry working groups to represent organizational expertise in networking technologies and certification practices. o Contribute to shaping policies, guidelines, and frameworks that influence the future of network testing, certification, and regulatory compliance. o Engage with peers and stakeholders across the industry to exchange knowledge, benchmark best practices, and ensure alignment with evolving global standards. o Collaborate with domain leads to conduct applied research and contribute draft white papers, technical reports, and internal capability documents Technical Leadership & Mentorship o Spearhead initiatives to expand the Lab’s testing scope by exploring emerging networking technologies and products and help define new test programs to support them. o Design and implement onboarding programs as well as structured skill enhancement tracks to accelerate the development of lab engineers. o Mentor junior engineers by providing hands-on training in networking technologies, test methodologies, and automation practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. About Us CNLABS is an independent, vendor-neutral interoperability and compliance lab committed to advancing product certifications and regulatory conformance in networking, automotive and healthcare domains. We work with equipment manufacturers, telecom network operators, enterprises and service providers to develop and support certification of products to meet national and international standards. Why Join CNLABS? This is a high visibility, influential role for someone looking to build on strong product testing experience. You will Work on impactful certification projects that influence industry-wide compliance. Lead innovation in testing practices and scope development. Collaborating with national and international stakeholders Gain exposure to a variety of projects and technology areas Get recognized for technical and leadership excellence in a fast-growing, independent, vendor neutral test lab.