Quality Assurance Lead

Job Title: QA Lead (Individual Contributor)

Company: GeminusTech

Location: Pune (Open to Remote)

Experience: 8–13 Years

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About GeminusTech

GeminusTech is a trusted development partner for software product startups as well as global product companies. Our team comprises seasoned professionals working with cutting-edge technologies in storage, networking, satellite, SDV, and cloud domains. We collaborate with industry leaders to deliver innovative and reliable solutions, driving success across emerging and established markets.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Lead (IC role) to lead automation and system integration testing for a modern cloud-scale SmartNIC and networking infrastructure vendor. This role requires deep expertise in Python automation, networking protocols, and system-level validation. You will be responsible for identifying test gaps, designing and implementing robust automation frameworks, and ensuring seamless integration with CI pipelines.

Target Companies for Similar Experience: Marvell, Unicorn, Toshiba, Cisco, Intel.

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Key Responsibilities

• Drive automation framework development and system integration test case coverage.

• Identify test gaps and propose improvements to ensure end-to-end product quality.

• Work on SmartNIC validation including PCIe device and BITW modes.

• Validate networking protocols and concepts (Ethernet, L2/L3, routing, SDN).

• Engage in system integration testing: test discovery, test plan creation, execution, and delivery.

• Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams to ensure alignment.

• Act as a technical leader, prioritizing and executing tasks while driving quality outcomes.

• Interface with customers, ensuring effective communication and ownership of QA delivery.

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Must-Have Skills

• Strong Python automation expertise (focus on scripting/API testing, not UI/Selenium).

• Solid experience in manual + automation testing in networking environments.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (Ethernet, L2/L3, routing, SDN).

• Hands-on experience with SmartNICs, SoC validation, PCIe devices, BITW modes.

• Familiarity with SPDK/DPDK frameworks and their role in SmartNICs.

• Knowledge of security, storage, and RDMA.

• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel networking stack.

• Exposure to C and Python for automation development.

• Experience with automation frameworks like pytest.

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Soft Skills & Expectations

• Strong leadership qualities while being an individual contributor.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to defend technical decisions while being open to feedback.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to work under tight deadlines with global, cross-functional teams.

• Customer engagement mindset with accountability for delivery.

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Why Join GeminusTech?

• Work on cutting-edge SmartNIC and networking solutions with global clients.

• Opportunity to lead automation strategy in a high-impact individual contributor role.

• Exposure to advanced cloud, networking, and storage technologies.

• Collaborative culture with ownership, innovation, and learning opportunities.