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

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

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer for its Westford, MA office. This hybrid role requires two days per week onsite and focuses on testing BRAS features and L2/L3 protocols with automation in Python and Robot Framework.

You will review MRDs/PDDs, work with Product & Publications, assist Beta cycles, and mentor other testers while driving test process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience testing complex products with BRAS and L2/L3 protocols.
• Strong understanding of OSI model and TCP/IP suite.
• Hands-on with PPP/PPPoE/DHCP/HTTP/RADIUS/AAA/L2TP.
• Automation experience using Python and Robot Framework including GenAI.
• Familiarity with Ixia/Spirent test tools.
• Ability to debug complex issues and write technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and automate complex feature test plans in BRAS areas.
• Review MRDs and PDDs and refine functional specs.
• Collaborate with Publications to review feature docs.
• Support Beta cycles and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor SysTest team members across tech areas.
• Deliver technical presentations on new features.
• Participate in continuous improvement of test processes.

Skills

BRAS testing

OSI knowledge

TCP/IP

PPP/PPPoE

Automation

Python

Robot Framework

GenAI testing

Ixia/Spirent

Leadership

Education

BE/ME/MCA in CS/EC

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

Job description

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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

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.

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

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.