Software Test Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a SW Test Engineer for an onsite role at an HPE office. You will design and execute test plans for Ethernet, optical interfaces and networking software, using Python and Robot Framework to automate tests.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in networking product validation, hands-on 100G/400G/800G interfaces, Linux debugging and experience with Ixia/Spirent traffic generators.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in networking product validation, system testing or network automation.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching and IP/MPLS technologies.
• Hands-on experience with 100G/400G/800G interfaces and optical transceivers.
• Strong programming/automation experience using Python and Robot Framework or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Ixia and/or Spirent traffic generators.
• Strong Linux, debugging and root‑cause‑analysis skills.
• Experience with functional, regression, interoperability, performance and release qualification testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Telecommunications or related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end test planning and execution for networking platforms.
• Develop and maintain test cases covering functional, regression, interoperability and performance.
• Automate tests using Python and Robot Framework to improve coverage.
• Validate hardware/software with 100G/400G/800G interfaces and optics.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with RCCA and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with software, hardware and optics teams to resolve defects.
• Contribute to release qualification and improvements in test coverage and quality.
• Set up and operate Ixia/Spirent generators for line-rate testing.

Skills

Ethernet/TCP-IP

Python

Robot Framework

Linux

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Telecommunications or related engineering discipline

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

Job description

SW TEST ENGINEER SW TEST ENGINEER

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:

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 include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

What you will do:

• Own end-to-end qualification of 1G–800G Ethernet interfaces, including SR/LR/FR/DR and coherent optics.
• Validate optical transceivers, DAC/AOC connectivity, DOM/DDM parameters, interoperability, FEC, link stability, and error handling.
• Develop test strategies, test plans and test cases covering functional, negative, interoperability, scale, stress, resiliency and regression testing.
• Validate networking platforms during software upgrades, reboot, GRES, Routing Engine switchover and interface failure/recovery scenarios.
• Develop and maintain scalable test automation using Python, Robot Framework and network automation frameworks.
• Automate device configuration, test execution, traffic validation, log collection and results analysis.
• Configure and utilize Ixia/Spirent traffic generators for line-rate traffic, throughput, packet-loss, latency and stability testing.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, optics and automation issues; perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) analysis.
• Reproduce defects, provide detailed diagnostic information and collaborate with software, hardware and optics engineering teams through resolution.
• Contribute to release qualification and continuous improvements in test coverage, automation and product quality.

What you need to bring:

• 3+ years of experience in networking product validation, system testing or network automation.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching and IP/MPLS technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with 100G/400G/800G interfaces and optical transceivers.
• Strong programming/automation experience using Python and Robot Framework or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with Ixia and/or Spirent traffic generators.
• Strong Linux, debugging and root‑cause‑analysis skills.
• Experience with functional, regression, interoperability, performance and release qualification testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Telecommunications or related engineering discipline.

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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