Software Quality Assurance Engineer - HPE Networking (Westford, MA)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Westford, MA seeks a Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer in a hybrid role. The position focuses on testing BRAS and L2/L3 protocols, automating tests, and collaborating across Product Management and Beta teams.

Applicants should have 4+ years in complex product testing, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and experience with Python and Robot Framework. The role offers hybrid work with 2 days per week in-office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in complex product testing with strong BRAS and L2/L3 protocol testing.
• Deep understanding of OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and automate highly complex feature test plans in BRAS areas and L2/L3 protocols.
• Review MRDs, PDDs and Functional Specifications for complex RLIs and ensure test coverage.
• Mentor SysTest team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and white papers.

Skills

BRAS testing

L2/L3 testing

TCP/IP basics

Python scripting

Robot Framework

GenAI skills

Ixia/Spirent

Analytical skills

Education

BE/ME/MCA CS

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

Job description

Software Quality Assurance Engineer - HPE Networking (Westford, MA) (Finance)

Software Quality Assurance Engineer - HPE Networking (Westford, MA)

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:

HPE Networking is seeking a Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer. This is a hybrid role, based in our Westford, MA office.

• Develop, execute, and automate highly complex feature test plans in BRAS areas, with deep understanding of the protocols listed in the Job Requirements.
• Review Market Requirements Documents (MRDs), Product Description Documents (PDDs), and Functional Specifications for both assigned and peer-owned complex RLIs.
• Collaborate with the Technical Publications team to review and refine feature documentation.
• Support Beta teams during feature adoption cycles and assist with troubleshooting Beta issues.
• Partner with Product Management to identify deployment scenarios for new releases across various customer environments and share learnings with other system test engineers.
• Handle critical and complex customer queries and escalations.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Author white papers on technology domains, system test methodologies, and improvement strategies.
• Mentor other SysTest team members across different technology areas.
• Deliver technical presentations to the broader SysTest organization on new and complex features.
• Provide inputs toward continuous improvement of system test processes.
• Assist in reducing customer-found defects (CFDs) through proactive validation and process enhancements.
• Drive innovation through practical experience with GenAI technologies.
• Drive innovation through patent submissions.

• BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in complex product testing with strong background in BRAS and L2/L3 protocol testing.
• Exceptional understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, FTP), and core networking fundamentals.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in configuration and qualification of PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AAA, L2TP, PWHT, FWA, IGMP, GRE, and 802.3ad.
• Demonstrated application knowledge of the following: IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, QoS, Multicast, MPLS, and VRF routing.
• Very strong automation skills with experience in scripting languages such as Python and Robot Framework, including GenAI-based implementations.
• Strong proficiency with test tools such as Ixia and Spirent.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to debug and isolate complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, approachable, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Prior experience writing white papers or participating in technology forums is highly desirable.
• Prior experience filing IDFs/patents is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ownership and leadership in complex features and technology domains.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

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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_03

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 120,500 - 228,500 in Massachusetts 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

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