Software Engineer III - RIS Test

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Westford, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer III - RIS Test is responsible for developing, executing, and automating complex feature test plans within the BRAS domains. The individual will review MRDs, PDDs, and functional specifications for both assigned and peer-owned features, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and alignment with product requirements. They will collaborate closely with Technical Publications to enhance product documentation and partner with Product Management to identify and validate real-world deployment scenarios across diverse customer environments. The role also involves supporting Beta teams during feature adoption, assisting with troubleshooting, and handling customer queries and escalations, including highly complex issues. In addition, the candidate will contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, mentor team members across system testing areas, and deliver technical presentations on new and advanced features. A strong focus on continuous improvement is essential, including providing input to refine system test processes, proactively reducing Customer-Found Defects (CFDs) through rigorous validation, and driving innovation through automation and GenAI-based solution.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in product/system testing (BRAS, EVPN, or related domains)
• Strong understanding of: OSI model TCP/IP protocols (ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, FTP)
• Hands-on experience with: PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AA L2TP, IGMP, GRE, 802.3ad
• Experience in one or more of the following: IS-IS, OSPF, BGP (including EVPN Control Plane)
• QoS, Multicast, MPLS, VPLS
• EVPN-VXLAN / EVPN-MPLS
• ESI-LAG / EVPN-MH, DCI, L2VNI, L3VNI, VRF
• Strong automation skills: Python, Robot Framework
• Experience with test tools: Ixia, Spirent
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability in feature delivery
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, ECE, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to CUPS (Control and User Plane Separation) architecture, including separation of control and data planes for scalability and independent lifecycle management, is preferred
• Exposure to GenAI-based automation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Developing, executing, and automating complex feature test plans within the BRAS domains.
• Reviewing MRDs, PDDs, and functional specifications for assigned and peer-owned features.
• Collaborating with Technical Publications to enhance product documentation.
• Partnering with Product Management to identify and validate real-world deployment scenarios.
• Supporting Beta teams during feature adoption, assisting with troubleshooting, and handling customer queries and escalations.
• Contributing to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Mentoring team members across system testing areas.
• Delivering technical presentations on new and advanced features.
• Providing input to refine system test processes.
• Proactively reducing Customer-Found Defects (CFDs) through rigorous validation.
• Driving innovation through automation and GenAI-based solutions.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

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