Software Engineer II - Network Test Engineer

About the role

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

About the role

Location (Hybrid): Sunnyvale, CA

HPE Networking is a leader in AI-driven, next-generation networking solutions that power modern data centers, cloud, campus, branch, and service provider networks. Our engineers build the software that enables intelligent, secure, and highly reliable networking infrastructure used by customers around the world.

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Networking & IP Services team. In this role, you will work closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams to validate next-generation networking platforms and software. You will develop test strategies, automate complex networking test scenarios, troubleshoot software and hardware issues, and help deliver high-quality networking products.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy networking technologies, automation, and solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative engineering environment.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Product Management, Software Engineering, and Hardware teams to review product requirements and technical designs.
• Develop comprehensive functional, system, and regression test plans for networking software and platforms.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate functionality, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to improve product quality and release efficiency.
• Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document software and hardware defects.
• Partner with development teams to isolate root causes and verify fixes.
• Validate Layer 2/Layer 3 networking features, routing protocols, and network services.
• Perform hardware qualification and validation testing for new networking platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in testing processes, automation, and product quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of software testing experience, or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing software test plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with Python for test automation.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in several of the following areas is highly desirable

• 2+ years of software testing experience in networking, IP services, or network operating systems.
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including:
• Ethernet
• VLANs
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Class of Service (CoS)
• Load Balancing
• OpenConfig Telemetry
• P4 Runtime (P4RT)
• Firewall technologies
• Routing and transport protocols, including:
• BGP
• OSPF
• IS-IS
• MPLS
• RSVP
• Multicast
• L2VPN
• L3VPN
• VPLS
• Experience working in Linux, FreeBSD, and virtualized environments.
• Hands-on experience with network test equipment such as Spirent or Ixia.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies including unit, integration, system, regression, black-box, and solution testing.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

• We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness.
• We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.
• We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.
• We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job

Engineering

Job Level: TCP_02

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 108,500 - 218,500 in California

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."