Senior Systems/Software Engineer(Python Automation, IP Routing, Multicast protocols, IP fundamentals)

Zerto; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Systems/Software Engineer to design complex network topologies and drive AI-driven automation for robust releases. You will bridge engineering and customers, crafting end-to-end validation and strategic testing across edge-to-cloud environments.

The role combines RCA-driven debugging, customer POCs, and deployment expertise with hands-on routing, multicast, and automation skills to accelerate delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• IP fundamentals (ARP, ICMP, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP)
• Hands-on IP Routing (BGP, OSPF, RIP, MPLS) and Multicast protocols (IGMP, IGMP-Snooping, PIM)
• Deep understanding of network architectures including hardware-software decoupling and control/data plane separation
• Ability to design end-to-end solutions across Data Center Fabric, ISP Core, or SD-WAN
• Experience with real-world deployment models for Service providers, Telco, Cloud, and DataCenter
• Proficiency with Spirent/IXIA for high-scale traffic generation and testing
• Strong Python programming for modular test automation frameworks
• Exposure to AI/ML-based automation techniques for testing lifecycle
• JNCIE/CCIE is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex deployments into test strategies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field engineers and customers to translate deployment architectures into test strategies and real-world use cases
• Build large-scale network topologies to validate software releases against high performance demands
• Drive deep-dive RCA to identify coverage gaps and prevent regressions
• Lead technical Customer POCs, respond to RFPs, and manage critical escalation support
• Design and maintain modular Python APIs and libraries; integrate AI-based testing techniques

Skills

IP fundamentals

Routing & Switching

Architecture depth

Solution design

Deployment expertise

Traffic generation

Automation programming

AI/ML testing

Certifications

Python automation

Tools

Spirent

IXIA

Job description

Senior Systems/Software Engineer(Python Automation, IP Routing, Multicast protocols, IP fundamentals)

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:

About the Role:

We are looking for a high-energy Network Solutions Engineer to join our world-class testing team. In this role, you won’t just be "finding bugs"—you’ll be the bridge between engineering and our most strategic customers. You will design complex network topologies, simulate real-world traffic, and leverage AI-driven automation to ensure our releases are rock-solid for global deployment.

What You'll Do:

• Solution Strategy: Collaborate with field engineers and customers to dissect complex deployment architectures. Translate these into comprehensive test strategies and real-world use cases.
• End-to-End Validation: Build large-scale network topologies to certify software releases, ensuring they meet the high-performance demands of our customer environments.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Drive deep-dive investigations into field issues to identify coverage gaps and prevent future regressions.
• Strategic Support: Lead technical Customer POCs (Proof of Concepts), respond to RFPs, and act as the final line of defense for critical customer escalations.
• Automation Innovation: Design and maintain modular Python APIs and libraries. Integrate AI-based testing methodologies to improve execution efficiency and predictive analysis.

What You Need To Bring:

• Expert Networking Knowledge: Deep understanding of IP fundamentals (ARP, ICMP, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP).
• Routing & Switching: Hands-on experience with IP Routing (BGP, OSPF, RIP, MPLS) and Multicast protocols (IGMP, IGMP-Snooping, PIM).
• Architectural Depth: Deep understanding of network system architectures, including hardware-software decoupling, line card/chassis interactions, and control plane vs. data plane separation.
• Solution Design: Proven ability to understand how diverse networking components integrate to form end-to-end solutions (e.g., Data Center Fabric, ISP Core, or SD-WAN).
• Deployment Expertise: Knowledge of real-world deployment models for Service providers, Telco, Cloud provider & DataCenter environments.
• Traffic Generation: Proficiency in using industry-standard tools like Spirent or IXIA to simulate high-scale traffic and stress-test protocols.
• Advanced Automation: In-depth Python programming skills with experience building modular test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Next-Gen Testing: Exposure to AI/ML-based automation techniques to bring intelligent efficiency to the testing lifecycle.
• Certifications: While not mandatory, holding a JNCIE or CCIE is a significant advantage and highly preferred.

Keys to Success in This Role:

• A problem-solver who enjoys breaking things to understand how to make them better.
• A clear communicator who can explain complex technical gaps to both developers and customers.
• An automation enthusiast who believes manual testing is a last resort.

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:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Equal Employment Opportunity.

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