Network Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Network Engineer to perform network testing in their Sunnyvale, CA office. The Networking team is a leading telecommunications equipment vendor building high-performance network products for various customers, utilizing technologies like Juniper routers (MX-series/PTX-Series), switches (QFX series), firewalls (SRX series), and SDN controllers (Contrail and NorthStar). The software engineering group is responsible for the design, development, building, qualification, and delivery of software and networking products. The software test engineering group ensures production-grade quality through automated, agile, and adaptive test engineering methodologies. This role requires expertise in networking technologies, virtualization, and strong automation skills, along with the ability to be a team player, solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.

Requirements

• IP / MPLS routing
• Network Services
• Understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols such as Ethernet, OSPF, ISIS, L2VPN, L3VPN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, Multicast
• Automation programming skills (Python, Perl)
• Network virtualization, containerization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) knowledge is required.
• Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN, VPLS
• Proven track record and proficiency in Perl/ Python and UNIX is a must.
• Good skills in automation framework like ROBOT.
• Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills in the diagnosis and resolution of customer issues.
• Self-starter, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 10 + years of experience in networking

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, implementation, and reporting of end-to-end testing for customer networks, incorporating HPE Networking's efficient test automation framework.
• Understand software functional specifications to develop test strategies covering customer solutions in the certification process.
• Deliver automated scripts using agile processes and the latest techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute functional, scale, and performance test scenarios using automation.
• Validate functional cases across networking products.
• Develop expertise in assigned technology areas.
• Analyze and root cause software issues identified during execution.
• Work with teams across geographical locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, architects, and executives.
• Work closely with HPE Networking product development and business unit architecture teams to understand product/feature requirements and solutions aligned with customer priorities.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into project deliverables.
• Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for product improvement.
• Support in replicating customer-found issues and provide root-cause corrective actions.
• Provide proof of concept (POC) to demonstrate the feasibility of customer use case scenarios.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion, celebrating individual uniqueness.
• Flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior