Network Software Test Engineer

Network Software Test Engineer I

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

• Analyze design documents and technical specifications to identify test objectives, scope, and required activities with mentorship from senior engineers.
• Contribute to writing, executing, and refining portions of test plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned features and subsystems.
• Develop, run, and maintain automated test scripts and harnesses in Python; write modular, reusable, and well‑documented test code.
• Leverage AI models and large language models to assist test‑case generation, prompt‑driven scenario creation, log parsing and classification, anomaly detection, and test prioritization.
• Capture and analyze packet traces and system logs (Wireshark, tcpdump); convert findings into clear, reproducible bug reports and verification steps.
• Design and execute security‑aware test scenarios to validate encryption, authentication, access controls, and threat‑informed behavior.
• Execute functional, performance, interoperability, regression, and reliability tests in physical and virtual lab environments.
• Collaborate with QA engineers, developers, product teams, and outsourced partners to reproduce issues, coordinate fixes, and improve coverage.
• Help maintain test environment configurations, version control for test code, and CI/CD integration for automated runs.
• Share knowledge with teammates, assist onboarding of new or less‑experienced staff, and learn mentoring techniques through pairing.

• Recent graduate (BS/MS) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Information Security, or related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of networking principles and a desire to grow skills in campus and data‑center deployment concepts.
• Comfortable programming in Python with an emphasis on automation, clean code, and basic data structures.
• Interest or practical coursework in AI/ML tools (LLMs, pretrained models) and eagerness to apply AI to testing workflows and prompt engineering.
• Basic cybersecurity awareness and motivation to include secure configuration and threat‑informed checks in testing.
• Curious, proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate technical findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in lab environments with physical and virtual network devices.

• Proficiency in Python for test automation; familiarity with pytest or similar frameworks, and version control (Git).
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS; exposure to VxLAN/EVPN/MPLS is a plus.
• Practical exposure to AI models/LLMs for tasks like log analysis, test‑case generation, classification, or NLP‑based documentation.
• Ability to collect and analyze packet captures and logs (Wireshark, tcpdump) for troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions) and test automation best practices.
• Basic understanding of security testing concepts: firewall behaviors (DMZ, SNAT/DNAT), encryption/authentication validation, and threat‑informed testing approaches.
• Exposure to virtualization and container technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) and network emulation/simulation tools (GNS3, Mininet, EVE‑NG) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a drive to evolve automation and AI‑assisted testing workflows.

United States of America:
Annual Salary USD 81, (California). The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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. We also invest in career development and facilitate programs that help you grow any career path you choose.

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