Senior Software Engineer, Systems/Solutions Test

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the HPE Juniper Test Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, automating, and executing tests for networking products, including routers, switches, and associated software platforms. You will validate real-world customer deployments and help ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across complex network environments. As part of Product Deployment Test (PDT) Engineering, you will develop customer-specific test strategies tied to releases, feature enhancements, and end-to-end solution deployments., * Design, develop, automate, and execute end-to-end test coverage for customer network solutions.

• Build and maintain test plans for functional, scale, performance, and solution validation.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze failures, and isolate defects using logs and test results.
• Collaborate with development, functional test, and system test teams to improve coverage and close gaps.
• Reproduce customer-reported issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in customer design and discovery workshops to understand network architecture and requirements.
• Produce clear reports on test progress, quality status, and defect tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through emerging technologies, including AI-assisted testing workflows.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or M.Tech in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of experience in software/system test engineering for networking products.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of TCP/UDP and IPv4/IPv6.
• Hands-on experience with networking technologies such as Ethernet, OSPF/IS-IS, ARP, VLANs, BGP, MPLS, L2/L3VPN, LACP, and EVPN-VXLAN.
• Strong test engineering fundamentals: test strategy, test design, execution, and defect lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks such as PyTest and Robot Framework.
• Experience with network traffic/test tools such as Ixia or Spirent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Junos OS.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, core systems, and WAN architectures.
• Exposure to additional scripting/tools such as Perl or Go.
• Experience with AI tools, LLMs, and agent-based workflows for productivity and test efficiency.
• Relevant networking certifications are a plus.

"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 136,500 - 276,500 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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