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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Networks Systems Software Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $136,500.0 - $276,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Log Analysis, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Juniper, Software Coding, Cisco - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/Software-Engineer_1205906-1 ## About the Role * 6+ years of experience as a test engineer with specialized experience in the below areas working on different protocols and tools. * Knowledge in L3/Layer 3 protocols of at least 4 years. + More than one L3 layer and services: o OSPF, ISIS, BGP o MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L3VPN, L2VPN, Segment Routing. * Experience in Traffic Generation Tools Spirent or IXIA * Strong coding skills preferably with Python and Robot- Candidate should have experience with python fundamentals, data structures, hands-on knowledge with coding libraries and automation scripts for validation. * Experience reviewing logs and ability to troubleshoot using logs. * Bachelors or Masters in the field of Electronics/Computer Science engineering or for the qualified candidate work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge in more than one L2 layer technologies and traffic generator + VLAN, DHCP, STP, VXLAN * Exposure to agile methodologies and JIRA system * API and UI based testing experience will be a plus point. * Networking certifications from Juniper/Cisco is a strong plus * Knowledge of Kubernetes and associated technologies ## Description This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others. What you'll do: * Understand the newly designed features and discuss with the development and PLM team for any clarification. * Develop, review and execute test plans within predefined timelines * File Jira tickets on failed test cases and bugs found and closely work with developers to reproduce issues and validate fixes for closure * Suggest product enhancements to make the product better. * Analyze logs and pinpoint root causes for issues seen during validation * Join related QA meetings and participate in discussions and provide status. * Reproduce and support any POC/customer issues. * Mentor junior engineers and help in code reviews * Provide TOIs to the team on features validated and any queries in the areas of expertise. * ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)