Software Engineer - Test & Automation (Networking)

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Software Engineer - Test & Automation for its networking products, based onsite at an HPE office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The engineer validates, tests, troubleshoots and improves networking products and solutions, working closely with Product Management, Systems Engineering and Development teams. The role suits engineers with strong testing, automation and problem-solving skills who want to develop expertise in networking technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain test plans, test cases and validation procedures for networking products and solutions.
• Perform feature, system, integration and regression testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex networking and software issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Python.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development and Quality Engineering teams.
• Participate in validation of networking reference designs and customer deployment scenarios.
• Identify, document, reproduce and track defects through resolution.
• Contribute to release readiness and product quality initiatives.
• Create technical documentation and validation reports.
• Work effectively within globally distributed engineering teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and typically 5+ years of relevant experience in networking, validation engineering, testing or quality engineering.
• Experience with automation frameworks or automated testing solutions.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience working in Linux or similar development environments.

Required skills

• Strong Python programming, scripting or automation experience.
• Software testing and validation methodologies.
• Test automation development and debugging.
• Root-cause analysis and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred: networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, routing and switching, BGP, OSPF or MPLS, CI/CD tools and pipelines, and enterprise or data-center networking exposure.

What we offer

• A comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing benefits for team members and their loved ones.
• Programs supporting personal and professional development and career growth.
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.