System/Software Engineer - Solution and System Testing for L2, L3 Protocols

System/Software Engineer - Solution and System Testing for L2, L3 Protocols This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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.

Responsible for creating comprehensive and well-structured System Stress and Solution Test plans and test cases for Switching platform products. Perform thorough Solution and System Testing for L2, L3 Protocols and Features Collaborate with internal teams (Development, Engineering Support Teams) in troubleshooting issues observed during internal testing and end-user deployments. Participate in fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative engineering practices Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies Team player – highly motivated to drive things technically What You Need To Bring:

Required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in ECE, Computer Science, Information Systems, ECE or equivalent. Typically 5-6 years of experience. Networking certifications would be a plus Knowledge and Skills: Have Good Networking domain knowledge on Ethernet switching, Layer 2, Layer 3 Networking Protocols, Network Operating Systems Should have hands-on experience and expertise in testing in Layer 2 and Domain specific features [MSTP, LAG, MVRP, Front Plane Stacking, PTP, AVB etc] Should have hands-on experience and expertise in testing Unicast and Multicast Routing Protocols Should have hands-on experience and expertise in testing network security protocols Good troubleshooting skills in a complex L2 & L3 Network solution environment Proven experience in software test methodologies, tools and processes -IxNetwork, Spirent Test Centre, IxLoad, Python etc. Hands-on experience with automated testing tools Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills Python Requirements – Automation & Scripting Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation Experience building automation scripts and CLI tools Ability to automate system, data, or infrastructure-related tasks Knowledge of error handling, debugging, and script optimization Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments  and Git Experience with automation frameworks or tools  like pytest etc AI / ML Requirements Hands-on experience with GHCP for Test planning and Automation Hands-on experience with Machine Learning concepts, including: Supervised and unsupervised learning Classification, regression, clustering Familiarity with NLP,  LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, or RAG-based systems is an added advantage 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