Sr. Network Software Test Engineer; Sunnyvale, CA

Sr. Network Software Test Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Location:

Hybrid position in Sunnyvale, California office.

Responsibilities:

• Develop organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software quality test plans across multiple platforms and global business units.
• Design, develop, and automate test scripts for product feature qualification.
• Provide constructive feedback, report issues, and interact with software and hardware teams to deliver best-in-class product quality.
• Utilize network troubleshooting tools, including packet captures, monitoring devices, log files, and customer inputs to facilitate effective issue resolution.
• Work on customer issues for internal reproduction and provide correct action plans.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with management regarding testing status, project progress, test results, and issue resolution.
• Provide guidance and coaching/mentoring to less experienced staff members.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 15+ years experience in networking systems testing.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Expertise in networking, campus fabric switch fundamentals and L2 protocols (xSTP, VLAN, DHCP, Dot1x, LLDP, LACP), interfaces, and virtual chassis.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python.
• Mastery of Linux OS and related tools, AI tool like Copilot.
• Strong network troubleshooting skills.
• Experience configuring and setting up Juniper switches (plus).
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Network certifications or equivalent training/experience are an advantage.
• PoE technology experience (plus).

Salary range: USD 172,000 – 349,000 annually in California. Variable incentives may also be offered.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.