Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Test & Automation

This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. 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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Responsible for validating, testing, troubleshooting, and improving networking products and solutions. Works closely with Product Management, Systems Engineering, and Development teams to ensure networking features, architectures, and releases meet quality, functionality, and customer requirements. Develops automation tools and test frameworks to improve validation efficiency and product quality.

We are seeking engineers with strong software testing, automation, and problem-solving skills who are interested in developing expertise in networking technologies. The ideal candidate has experience with Python, automation frameworks, validation, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration, and is eager to learn and work with enterprise networking products.

Management Level Definition

Applies established subject matter knowledge to solve technical challenges involving networking technologies, test automation, and product validation. Works independently on assigned projects while collaborating with cross-functional global teams. Contributes to testing strategy, problem investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for networking products and solutions.
Perform feature, system, integration, and regression testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
Troubleshoot and debug complex networking and software issues.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Python.
Collaborate with Product Management, Development, and Quality Engineering teams.
Participate in validation of networking reference designs and customer deployment scenarios.
Identify, document, reproduce, and track defects through resolution.
Contribute to release readiness and product quality initiatives.
Create technical documentation and validation reports
Work effectively within globally distributed engineering teams.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree and typically 5+ years of relevant experience in networking, validation engineering, testing, or quality engineering.

Knowledge and Skills - Required

Strong Python programming, scripting, or automation experience
Software testing and validation methodologies
Test automation development and debugging skills
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Root-cause analysis capabilities
Experience working with automation frameworks or automated testing solutions
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Experience working in Linux or similar development environments

Knowledge and Skills - Preferred

Networking fundamentals
TCP/IP knowledge
Routing and switching concepts
Exposure to networking products or infrastructure environments
BGP, OSPF, or MPLS knowledge
Network testing and validation experience
CI/CD tools and test automation pipelines
Enterprise or data-center networking exposure

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.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

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Personal & Professional Development

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