Sr Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Westford, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

HPE Networking is a leading provider of AI driven next-generation networking solutions. We advance the way people live and work. We bring together curious minds to create breakthrough technology solutions, helping our customers make their mark on the world. HPE Networking is redefining the Edge and creating new customer experiences by building intelligent spaces and digital workspaces - leading next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. We are focused on campus, branch, mobility and the IoT to transform businesses with the combined power of compute, context, control, analytics, automation and secure connectivity. We help some of the largest and most exciting companies globally to modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future.
Job Description Senior-level individual contributor role. Develop, execute, and automate highly complex feature test plans in BRAS and EVPN 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.

Requirements

• BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.
• 8–12 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.
• Strong hands-on configuration expertise with PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AAA, L2TP, IGMP, GRE, and 802.3ad.
• Deep hands-on expertise in at least some of the following: IS-IS, OSPF, BGP (EVPN Control Plane), QoS, Multicast, MPLS, VPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, EVPN-MPLS, ESI-LAG/EVPN-MH, DCI architectures, L2VNI, L3VNI, 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.
• Demonstrated ownership and leadership in complex features and technology domains.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience writing white papers or participating in technology forums is highly desirable.
• Prior experience filing IDFs/patents is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and automate highly complex feature test plans in BRAS and EVPN areas
• Review Market Requirements Documents (MRDs), Product Description Documents (PDDs), and Functional Specifications
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing We 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 Development We 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.
• 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