Senior Systems/ Software Engineer (Python Automation, L2/L3 Features, SONiC NOS)

Zerto; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Bengaluru, India seeks a Senior Systems/Software Engineer focused on Python automation and SONiC NOS. You will design, implement, and validate L2/L3 features on Broadcom-based switching platforms, collaborate with the open-source SONiC community, and drive test automation across ASIC, NOS, and control/data plane layers.

The role requires deep networking expertise, hands-on SONiC/Sai experience, and strong scripting with Robot Framework and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in network software or hardware testing.
• Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and switch/router architecture.
• Hands-on experience with SONiC NOS and SAI-based architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with test automation frameworks such as Robot Framework.
• Solid grasp of SONiC architecture, including SAI, FRR, Redis DB, Docker, and Minigraph.
• Familiarity with SDKs such as SDKLT or OpenNSL is a strong plus.
• Experience with traffic generators like Spirent or IxNetwork.
• Proficient with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, and lab-based testbed environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills.
• Contributions to SONiC or other open-source networking projects are highly valued.
• Exposure to telemetry, gNMI, OpenConfig, and YANG/Netconf/REST API testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans to validate SONiC functionality on Broadcom‑based switching platforms.
• Validate advanced L2/L3 features including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, QinQ, and multicast.
• Test and verify SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) integration and ASIC driver behavior.
• Automate functional, regression, scale, and performance test cases using Python and Robot Framework.
• Perform deep‑dive debugging across ASIC, NOS, and control/data plane layers.
• Collaborate with the SONiC open‑source community to contribute fixes, enhancements, and upstream improvements.
• Validate optical modules across various speeds, breakout configurations, and transceiver management protocols (e.g., CMIS, DOM).

Skills

Python

Robot Framework

SONiC NOS

Network testing

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/CS

Tools

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Minigraph

SAI

OpenConfig

Job description

Senior Systems/ Software Engineer (Python Automation, L2/L3 Features, SONiC NOS)

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

Job Family Definition

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition

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.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans to validate SONiC functionality on Broadcom‑based switching platforms.
• Validate advanced L2/L3 features including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, QinQ, and multicast.
• Test and verify SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) integration and ASIC driver behavior.
• Automate functional, regression, scale, and performance test cases using Python and Robot Framework.
• Perform deep‑dive debugging across ASIC, NOS, and control/data plane layers.
• Collaborate with the SONiC open‑source community to contribute fixes, enhancements, and upstream improvements.
• Validate optical modules across various speeds, breakout configurations, and transceiver management protocols (e.g., CMIS, DOM).

What you need to bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in network software or hardware testing.
• Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and switch/router architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with SONiC NOS and SAI‑based architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with test automation frameworks such as Robot Framework.
• Solid grasp of SONiC architecture, including SAI, FRR, Redis DB, Docker, and Minigraph.
• Familiarity with SDKs such as SDKLT or OpenNSL is a strong plus.
• Experience with traffic generators like Spirent or IxNetwork.
• Proficient with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, and lab‑based testbed environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills.
• Contributions to SONiC or other open‑source networking projects are highly valued.
• Exposure to telemetry, gNMI, OpenConfig, and YANG/Netconf/REST API testing.

Accessibility

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Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

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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

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