Description
HPE Networking is seeking a Networking Software Quality Assurance Engineer for a hybrid role based in our Westford, MA office.
The successful candidate will develop, execute, and automate highly complex feature test plans in BRAS areas, with a deep understanding of relevant protocols.
Key responsibilities:
- Review Market Requirements Documents (MRDs), Product Description Documents (PDDs), and Functional Specifications for assigned and peer-owned complex RLIs
- Collaborate with the Technical Publications team to review and refine feature documentation
- Support Beta teams during feature adoption cycles and assist with troubleshooting Beta issues
- Partner with Product Management to identify deployment scenarios for new releases across various customer environments
- Handle critical and complex customer queries and escalations
- Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing sessions
- Author white papers on technology domains, system test methodologies, and improvement strategies
- Mentor other SysTest team members across different technology areas
- Deliver technical presentations to the broader SysTest organization on new and complex features
- Provide inputs toward continuous improvement of system test processes
- Assist in reducing customer-found defects (CFDs) through proactive validation and process enhancements
- Drive innovation through practical experience with GenAI technologies
- Drive innovation through patent submissions
Requirements:
- BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in complex product testing with a strong background in BRAS and L2/L3 protocol testing
- Exceptional understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite, and core networking fundamentals
- Deep hands-on expertise in configuration and qualification of PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AAA, L2TP, PWHT, FWA, IGMP, GRE, and 802.3ad
- Demonstrated application knowledge of IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, QoS, Multicast, MPLS, and VRF routing
- Very strong automation skills with experience in scripting languages such as Python and Robot Framework, including GenAI-based implementations
- Strong proficiency with test tools such as Ixia and Spirent
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to debug and isolate complex issues
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, approachable, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively
The expected salary/wage range for this position is $120,500 - $228,500 per year.
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports the physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing of our team members and their loved ones.