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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA) - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $172,000.0 - $349,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Unix, Common Lisp Object Systems, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Perl (Programming Language), Ethernet, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Virtual Private LAN Services, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Internet Services, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Netconf, Network Service, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, Automatic Programming, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Containerization, Information Technology - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/Network-Engineer--Sunnyvale--CA-_1213652-2 ## About the Role This role will require you to be a team player, excellent problem solver, and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. In addition, should have strong background on automation skills., * IP / MPLS routing * Network Services * Understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols such as Ethernet, OSPF, ISIS, L2VPN, L3VPN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, Multicast; * Automation programming skills (Python, Perl) network virtualization, containerization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) knowledge is required. * Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis * CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN, VPLS * Proven track record and proficiency in Perl/ Python and UNIX is a must. * Good skills in automation framework like ROBOT. * Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Must possess outstanding problem solving skills in the diagnosis and resolution of customer issues. * The candidate must be a self-starter, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Education and Experience Required: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. * 10 + years of experience in networking ## Description HPE is a seeking a Network Engineer to work in our Sunnyvale, CA office and perform network testing. Our Networking team is a lead telecommunications equipment vendor building high-performance network products for service providers, enterprises, data centers, campus and metro customers. Juniper routers like MX-series/PTX-Series, switches like QFX series, firewalls like SRX series and Software Defined Networking (SDN) controllers like Contrail and NorthStar are used to perform complex network functions in diverse customer networks in roles like the edge services aggregation node in infrastructure telecommunications companies offering mobile and Internet service or the data center edge node connecting private and public clouds. The software engineering group at HPE Networking is responsible to design, develop, build, qualify and deliver software and networking products. Along with executive leadership team, the software test engineering group comprises of highly skilled engineers responsible for delivering production grade quality products by validating and qualifying the software and products through automated, agile and adaptive test engineering. Qualified candidate are responsible for delivering production grade quality products by validating and qualifying the software and products through automated, agile and adaptive test engineering methodologies. The engineer should be well versed with networking technologies, virtualization technologies, and posses strong automation skills., * Help test the customer networks - owning design, development, implementation and reporting of end to end testing. This entrains all test best practices implemented at HPE Networking in efficient test automation framework * This would also involve understanding of the feature as in software functional specifications and develop test strategy covering the areas across the customer solutions in certification process. * Should be able to delivery automated scripts using agile process and latest techniques. * Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute functional level, scale and performance test scenarios using automation. * Validate the functional cases across the technology on networking products. * Develop expertise in the assigned technology areas. * Analyze and root cause software issues identified during execution. * Work with teams across geographical locations. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives. * Working closely with HPE Networking product development and business unit architecture teams to understand product/feature requirements and solutions in alignment with customer business/network priorities. * Build strong relationships with the senior leadership to understand the business objectives and translate into project deliverables. * Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for betterment of the product deliverables. * Support in replicating customer found issues and provide root-cause corrective action. * Provide proof of concept (POC) to realize a certain customer use case scenario to demonstrate its feasibility. ## 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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-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) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)