Automation Engineer

Join us in our mission to protect the digital world with indigenous, future-proof, quantum-safe technologies.

QNu Labs is the only company in India and one of only four globally to develop cybersecurity products and solutions using quantum technology. As a QA Automation Engineer, you will work alongside talented hardware engineers, software developers, and quantum physicists to ensure the quality and reliability of India's first quantum-powered cybersecurity products. If you are passionate about test automation, quality engineering, and solving real-world challenges in an innovative environment, QNu Labs offers an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

⚫ Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for both software and hardware systems.

⚫ Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend using Selenium with Python or Java.

⚫ Perform system-level testing including functional, integration, regression, performance, and compatibility testing.

⚫ Collaborate with software, hardware, and quantum physics teams to ensure high test coverage and product quality.

⚫ Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and work with developers to reproduce and resolve defects. ⚫ Conduct performance/load testing across various environments and capture non- functional issues.

⚫ Review code from a QA/testability perspective and participate in sprint planning and design discussions.

⚫ Ensure the product meets functional, security, and performance requirements aligned with customer expectations.

Required Skills

⚫ 5–7 years of experience in manual and automation testing.

⚫ Strong networking fundamentals and hands-on testing experience with routers, switches, protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.).

⚫ Proficiency in Selenium automation using Python or Java.

⚫ Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, Pytest) and backend automation scripting.

⚫ Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, and Docker.

⚫ Exposure to Linux-based systems, network sniffers (Wireshark, tcpdump), and shell scripting.

⚫ Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

⚫ Hands-on experience testing hardware security modules, quantum/crypto products, or secure communication protocols.

⚫ Knowledge of cryptography, TLS/SSL, VPNs, or quantum-safe key exchanges

⚫ Interest or exposure to quantum technologies and willingness to adapt test methodologies accordingly.