Senior Principal, Software Engineer (Network Testing)

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Senior Principal, Software Engineer (Networking Testing)

We are seeking a Test Engineer to join the Product Delivery Test team within our Development & Innovation organization. In this role, you will be responsible for verification and quality assurance of features on Routing and Switching platforms, ensuring robust, multi-dimensional scaled solutions tailored to market segments and customer use cases for HPE’s large customer base.

Responsibilities

• Verify and ensure quality assurance for complete deployment scenario tests across multi-dimensional scaled solutions for HPE’s large customer accounts.

• Design, develop, and implement test topologies and test cases based on customer business needs.

• Execute test cases, debug issues effectively, and collaborate with engineering teams for resolution.

• Automate test scenarios for regression testing using Python and Robot framework.

• Diagnose and resolve customer issues with outstanding problem-solving skills.

• Generate clear and detailed test reports for internal and customer consumption.

• Analyze customer requirement documents (CCRs, NDRs, topologies, test plans, operational events, negative test scenarios, etc.).

• Perform full test case automation using Python, Robot, and the Toby Automation Framework (100%).

• Design and create customer-specific test topologies and plans to address market segment scenarios.

• Execute tests, manage PR creation, triage, verification, and closure.

• Analyze and replicate Customer Experienced Defects (CEDs) for verification and resolution.

• Prepare and deliver customer result reports (creation, review, editing, submission).

• Travel to customer sites for troubleshooting and technical onboarding (TOIs).

Basic Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related field

• Expertise as a system test engineer in networking technologies, including IPv4/IPv6, Multicast forwarding, MPLS VPNs, EVPN, and High Availability (HA) features.

• Strong knowledge of Layer 2, Layer 3, MPLS, and multi-service protocols is essential.

• Ability to create comprehensive test plans and reports

• Experience with HALT/HASS testing

• Proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments

• Strong Python programming skills and familiarity with the Robot test framework

• Hands-on experience with Spirent/IXIA test generator equipment

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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