Network QA Engineer II This role has been designed as ''Onsite'' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. Job Description: Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) About the Team At HPE, our team (Mist) is transforming enterprise networking through AI-driven operations and cloud-managed infrastructure. We build and validate next-generation WAN and Wired Assurance solutions used by large enterprises and federal customers worldwide. Reliability, performance, and security are mission-critical - and this role plays a key part in delivering that standard. This is an engineering-focused QA position with strong ownership, deep networking exposure, and meaningful influence across product development. What You'll Do • Design, build, and maintain scalable Layer 2/3 network testbeds • Validate Wired and SD-WAN functionality, performance, and resiliency • Develop test strategies and partner with development teams early in the product lifecycle • Analyze packet captures, logs, and system behavior to isolate root causes • Reproduce and debug customer-reported issues • Contribute to automation initiatives leveraging AI-Tools • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, support, and field teams • Support validation for federal customer deployments What You Bring Required Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in networking, QA, or systems validation • Strong understanding of: • Layer 2 switching • Layer 3 routing • Enterprise networking concepts • Experience with Juniper or comparable enterprise networking platforms • Familiarity with traffic generation tools and packet analysis • Ability to debug complex networking issues end-to-end • BA/BS/MS in EECS or related field Nice to Have • SD-WAN experience • 802.1X authentication knowledge • Python scripting or automation experience • Juniper certifications (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP) Growth & Career Path Engineers in this role gain deep exposure to Wired and SD-WAN architectures and often grow into: • Automation / SDET roles with focus on leveraging AI-Tools • Senior network validation engineering • Advanced troubleshooting and escalation engineering This position offers strong technical development and visibility across engineering teams. Work Model Hybrid schedule - 3 days per week onsite in Cupertino, CA. Compliance Requirement U.S. Citizenship is required for this role. Additional Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more} 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. Let's Stay Connected: #unitedstates #networking 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 81,400 - 164,400 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html