Principal Network Solution Testing Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited is seeking a Principal Engineer- Network Solution Testing to validate customer-focused networking solutions through system-level testing and automation. You will design, develop, and execute test plans, and certify software releases for customer deployments in Service Provider and Cloud environments.

The role requires 15+ years in networking systems, strong hands-on test experience, and proficiency in Python/Robot Framework, Ixia, and Spirent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics or IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15+ years of experience in Networking Systems Engineering, System Testing, or related fields.
• Experience with Service Provider, Cloud, Core, or Edge networking environments.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale network deployments and customer solution validation.
• Experience developing test automation solutions using Python and/or Robot Framework.
• Experience with network traffic generation and testing platforms such as Ixia and Spirent.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer-focused testing including feature, scale, migration, performance, and end-to-end validation.
• Analyze deployment architectures, topologies, and requirements to develop test strategies.
• Collaborate with Field Engineers, Sales Engineers, Customers, and Product Development to define test coverage.
• Design, develop, and execute system-level and solution-level test plans.
• Build and maintain test lab environments representing customer deployments.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers/switches running Junos/EVO.
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts using Python or Robot Framework.
• Execute automated and manual test cases for validation, interoperability, performance, and scale.
• Analyze results and identify functional, performance, and reliability issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and coordinate with development teams to resolve defects.
• Evaluate customer requirements for test coverage gaps and risks.
• Utilize tools like Ixia and Spirent for traffic generation and validation.
• Prepare test reports, documentation, and customer-facing presentations.
• Participate in customer design workshops and technical reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-driven automation to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Robot Framework

Ixia

Spirent

Junos EVO

Networking fundamentals

Root cause analysis

Customer engagement

Automation tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Robot Framework

Ixia

Spirent

Junos EVO

Job description

Principal Engineer- Network Solution Testing

Principal Engineer- Network Solution Testing

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. 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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Validates customer-focused networking solutions through system-level testing, automation, and solution certification activities. Designs, develops, and executes test plans and automated test cases to accelerate validation cycles and ensure product quality, scalability, performance, and deployment readiness. Works closely with customers, engineering, and cross-functional teams to validate customer-specific use cases, identify product gaps, and improve overall system reliability across Service Provider and Cloud networking environments.

Individual Contributor (IC)

Works independently on complex customer deployment and system validation projects that require strong expertise in Service Provider and Cloud networking technologies, system testing, and automation. Operates within established processes with moderate supervision while taking ownership of customer-specific test activities. Understands customer deployment architectures, develops and executes comprehensive test plans, generates customer-consumable test artifacts such as reports and logs, and certifies software releases for customer-specific deployment scenarios. Collaborates effectively with development, field engineering, and customer teams to ensure successful solution validation.

What you’ll do:

• Perform customer-focused testing, including feature, scale, migration, performance, and end-to-end solution validation.
• Analyze customer deployment architectures, network topologies, and technical requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies.
• Collaborate with Field Engineers, Sales Engineers, Customers, and Product Development teams to understand use cases and define test coverage requirements.
• Design, develop, and execute system-level and solution-level test plans.
• Build, configure, and maintain test lab environments that accurately represent customer deployments.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and networking devices running Junos/EVO operating systems.
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts using Python, Robot Framework, Perl, or similar technologies.
• Execute automated and manual test cases for feature validation, interoperability, performance, and scale testing.
• Analyze test results and identify functional, performance, scalability, and reliability issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and work closely with software development teams to resolve product defects.
• Evaluate customer requirements and identify test coverage gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize industry-standard traffic generation and validation tools such as Ixia and Spirent.
• Prepare and deliver test reports, technical documentation, status updates, and customer-facing presentations.
• Participate in customer design workshops and technical review meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and validation processes.
• Communicate testing status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-driven automation, AI agents, and emerging AI-powered testing tools to improve testing efficiency, accelerate test execution, increase test coverage, and enhance overall product quality and solution validation.

What you need to bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Networking Systems Engineering, System Testing, Solution Validation, or related fields.
• Experience working with Service Provider, Cloud, Core, or Edge networking environments.
• Hands‑on experience with large-scale network deployments, system-level testing, and customer solution validation.
• Experience developing test automation solutions using Python and/or Robot Framework.
• Experience with network traffic generation and testing platforms such as Ixia and Spirent.
• Experience working in customer‑facing technical roles is preferred.
• Prior experience with Juniper Junos/EVO platforms is highly desirable.
• Networking certifications such as JNCIP, JNCIE, CCNP, or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols, including TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN/L3VPN, VLAN, QoS, and related technologies.
• Hands‑on experience in system testing, solution validation, test automation, and troubleshooting complex Service Provider and Cloud networking environments.
• Proficient in Python and automation frameworks, with working knowledge of network testing tools such as Ixia and Spirent.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze customer network architectures, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer engagement skills, with the ability to operate successfully in fast‑paced and dynamic project environments.
• Familiarity with AI‑driven automation, AI agents, and AI‑powered testing tools, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies to improve test efficiency, coverage, defect detection, and overall solution quality.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

• 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.

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Job:

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Experience Level:

Senior Level

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