Senior Principal, Software Engineer (Network Testing)

Senior Principal, Software Engineer (Network Testing)

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

Senior Principal, Software Engineer (Networking Testing)

We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer as  Solutions architect to join the Product Delivery Test(PDT) team within HPE Networking division. In this role, you will be responsible for driving Data Center and Enterprise Campus solutions, design and testing strategy ensuring robust, multi-dimensional scaled environment tailored to market segments and customer use cases for HPE’s large customer base.

 

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Computer Science or a related field and proven expertise as a systems and solutions test engineer in networking technologies, including DC/AIML  Fabrics including EVPN and IP Fabric with VXLAN or CLOS architecture. Strong knowledge of Layer 2, Layer 3, MPLS VPNs,  and High Availability (HA) features.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelors or MS/M.Tech degree with 20+ years of experience Internet

• Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6

• Domain Knowledge: Cloud Provider/Enterprise and Data Centre Technologies and AI/ML Data Center Network Technologies Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANS, MC-LAG, LACP, EVPN-VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, etc.

• Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis

• CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN Test Knowledge: Prepare Test Plans, Test Execution, Understanding of Complex Customer Networks.

• Automation:  Experience in automated test execution, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python/Pytest/Go or any other scripting language.

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Test topologies and test cases based on the Business needs of customers and reporting of end to end testing.

• Work closely with Test engineers in best designs to enhance solutions coverage and reduce Customer found defects in the field.

• Review of python automation for efficient test scenarios and future regression tests

• The candidate must possess outstanding problem-solving skills in the diagnosis and resolution of customer issues

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute  Multidimensional deployment scenario to measure SW quality and performance benchmarks.

• Analyze and root cause software issues identified during execution, closely working with respective stakeholders.

• Work with teams across geographical locations. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives.

• Working closely with HPE Networking product development and 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 ob