Software Engineer II - Network Test Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Software Engineer II - Network Test Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, operating in a hybrid model with colleagues on-site about two days per week. The role focuses on developing and executing comprehensive test plans for networking software and hardware in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include automating tests with Python, integrating into CI/CD, and validating L2/L3 networking features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/EE or related technical field.
• 2+ years of software testing experience for Bachelors or 1+ year with Masters.
• Hands-on experience with Python for test automation.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management, Software Engineering, and Hardware teams to review product requirements and technical designs.
• Develop functional, system, and regression test plans for networking software and platforms.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate functionality, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to improve quality and release efficiency.
• Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document software and hardware defects.
• Partner with development teams to isolate root causes and verify fixes.
• Validate Layer 2/Layer 3 networking features, routing protocols, and network services.
• Perform hardware qualification and validation testing for new networking platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in testing processes and product quality.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Linux

FreeBSD

CI/CD

Test automation

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week 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

Software Engineer II - Network Test Engineer

Location (Hybrid): Sunnyvale, CA

HPE Networking is a leader in AI-driven, next-generation networking solutions that power modern data centers, cloud, campus, branch, and service provider networks. Our engineers build the software that enables intelligent, secure, and highly reliable networking infrastructure used by customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Product Management, Software Engineering, and Hardware teams to review product requirements and technical designs.
• Develop comprehensive functional, system, and regression test plans for networking software and platforms.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate functionality, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to improve product quality and release efficiency.
• Identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document software and hardware defects.
• Partner with development teams to isolate root causes and verify fixes.
• Validate Layer 2/Layer 3 networking features, routing protocols, and network services.
• Perform hardware qualification and validation testing for new networking platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in testing processes, automation, and product quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of software testing experience, or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing software test plans and test cases.
• Hands‑on experience with Python for test automation.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in several of the following areas is highly desirable:

• 2+ years of software testing experience in networking, IP services, or network operating systems.
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including:
  • Ethernet
  • VLANs
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Class of Service (CoS)
  • Load Balancing
  • OpenConfig Telemetry
  • P4 Runtime (P4RT)
  • Firewall technologies
• Routing and transport protocols, including:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • IS-IS
  • MPLS
  • RSVP
  • Multicast
  • L2VPN
  • L3VPN
  • VPLS
• Experience working in Linux, FreeBSD, and virtualized environments.
• Hands‑on experience with network test equipment such as Spirent or Ixia.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies including unit, integration, system, regression, black-box, and solution testing.

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

Engineering

Job Level

TCP_02

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 108,500 - 218,500 in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE 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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.