Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Job Description:HPE is seeking a
Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer. Job Description- Senior-level individual contributor role.
- Develop, execute, and automate highly complex feature test plans in BRAS areas, with deep understanding of the protocols listed in the Job Requirements.
- Review Market Requirements Documents (MRDs), Product Description Documents (PDDs), and Functional Specifications for both assigned and peer-owned complex RLIs.
- Collaborate with the Technical Publications team to review and refine feature documentation.
- Support Beta teams during feature adoption cycles and assist with troubleshooting Beta issues.
- Partner with Product Management to identify deployment scenarios for new releases across various customer environments and share learnings with other system test engineers.
- Handle critical and complex customer queries and escalations.
- Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Author white papers on technology domains, system test methodologies, and improvement strategies.
- Mentor other SysTest team members across different technology areas.
- Deliver technical presentations to the broader SysTest organization on new and complex features.
- Provide inputs toward continuous improvement of system test processes.
- Assist in reducing customer-found defects (CFDs) through proactive validation and process enhancements.
- Drive innovation through practical experience with GenAI technologies.
- Drive innovation through patent submissions.
Job Requirements- BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in complex product testing with strong background in BRAS and L2/L3 protocol testing.
- Exceptional understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, FTP), and core networking fundamentals.
- Deep hands-on expertise in configuration and qualification of PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AAA, L2TP, PWHT, FWA, IGMP, GRE, and 802.3ad.
- Demonstrated application knowledge of the following: IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, QoS, Multicast, MPLS, and VRF routing.
- Very strong automation skills with experience in scripting languages such as Python and Robot Framework, including GenAI-based implementations.
- Strong proficiency with test tools such as Ixia and Spirent.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to debug and isolate complex issues.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, approachable, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.
- Prior experience writing white papers or participating in technology forums is highly desirable.
- Prior experience filing IDFs/patents is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ownership and leadership in complex features and technology domains.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
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What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe 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 DevelopmentWe 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.
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Job:Engineering
Job Level:TCP_04
"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 136,500 - 260,500 in Massachusetts
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
