Senior Networks Systems Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•$136,500 - $276,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Validates and ensures strong quality of the software and ensures regression by developing optimally designed scripts. This role will require being on-site in Sunnyvale 2+ days a week. Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a test engineer with specialized experience in the below areas working on different protocols and tools.
Knowledge in L3/Layer 3 protocols of at least 4 years.
More than one L3 layer and services: OSPF, ISIS, BGP
MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L3VPN, L2VPN, Segment Routing.
Experience in Traffic Generation Tools Spirent or IXIA
Strong coding skills preferably with Python and Robot- Candidate should have experience with python fundamentals, data structures, hands-on knowledge with coding libraries and automation scripts for validation.
Experience reviewing logs and ability to troubleshoot using logs.
Bachelors or Masters in the field of Electronics/Computer Science engineering or for the qualified candidate work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in more than one L2 layer technologies and traffic generator
VLAN, DHCP, STP, VXLAN
Exposure to agile methodologies and JIRA system
API and UI based testing experience will be a plus point.
Networking certifications from Juniper/Cisco is a strong plus
Knowledge of Kubernetes and associated technologies

Responsibilities

Understand the newly designed features and discuss with the development and PLM team for any clarification.
Develop, review and execute test plans within predefined timelines
File Jira tickets on failed test cases and bugs found and closely work with developers to reproduce issues and validate fixes for closure
Suggest product enhancements to make the product better.
Analyze logs and pinpoint root causes for issues seen during validation
Join related QA meetings and participate in discussions and provide status.
Reproduce and support any POC/customer issues.
Mentor junior engineers and help in code reviews
Provide TOIs to the team on features validated and any queries in the areas of expertise.