Quality Assurance QA Engineer Staff

Quality Assurance QA Engineer Staff

  

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

   

Set and maintain quality standards for company products through the use of systematic processes. Develops, modifies, and executes software test strategies, plans and suites. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Develops tools and environments to automate test execution. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems.

The expectation is that this person will work on-site at the Cupertino Juniper Mist office 5 days a week. This role does not have the ability to sponsor and due to the responsibilities of the role, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain system testbeds using Access Points, networking devices, and servers.
• Perform QA validation of 802.11 wireless standards and proprietary features.
• Conduct end-to-end validation of client-to-cloud architecture.
• Recreate customer-reported issues in lab environments and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive resolution.
• Execute performance testing using tools like iPerf, ixChariot, etc..
• Partner with the Customer Support (CS) team to review defect reports and enhance test coverage.
• Log and track bugs in Jira, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Escalate critical issues promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Create and maintain technical documentation in Confluence for CS and QA teams.
• Mentor and train Level 1/2 Engineers on emerging wireless technologies

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 5+  years experience in networking domain 

• 5+ years In-depth knowledge of 802.11 protocol standards.
• 5+ years of Hands-on experience with wireless access point validation.
• Strong understanding of routing and switching concepts (VLAN, DHCP, DNS, NAT).
• 5+ years experience validating IEEE802.1x using Freeradius or similar RADIUS servers.
• Proficiency in 802.11r/k/v protocols.
• Skilled in wireless packet capture analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, technical environments.
• Scripting experience in Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

•             CWNA, CWSP, or CWAP certification.

•             Experience with ISE or ClearPass.

•             Basic knowledge of L2TPv3/IPsec protocols.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

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