Network Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

5d • $172,000 - $349,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Network Engineer to work in their Sunnyvale, CA office and perform network testing. The Networking team is a lead telecommunications equipment vendor building high-performance network products for various customers including service providers, enterprises, data centers, and campus/metro areas. The role involves using Juniper routers (MX-series/PTX-Series), switches (QFX series), firewalls (SRX series), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) controllers (Contrail and NorthStar) for complex network functions. The software engineering group at HPE Networking is responsible for the design, development, building, qualification, and delivery of software and networking products. The software test engineering group, in conjunction with the executive leadership team, comprises highly skilled engineers focused on delivering production-grade quality products through automated, agile, and adaptive test engineering methodologies. The qualified candidate will be responsible for validating and qualifying software and products using these methodologies, requiring strong knowledge of networking technologies, virtualization technologies, and automation skills. This role demands a team player with excellent problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work independently, and manage multiple priorities, along with a strong background in automation.

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.
• The candidate must be a 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

• Help test customer networks, owning the design, development, implementation, and reporting of end-to-end testing, incorporating HPE Networking's efficient test automation framework.
• Understand feature requirements from software functional specifications and 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 various networking products and technologies.
• Develop expertise in assigned technology areas.
• Analyze and determine the root cause of software issues identified during execution.
• Work with teams across geographical locations and 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 business/network 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 to improve product deliverables.
• Support in replicating customer-found issues and provide root-cause corrective actions.
• Provide proof of concept (POC) to demonstrate the feasibility of specific 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: 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.

What This Job Offers

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