Network Software Test Engineer 3 - Westford, MA

Software Engineer 3 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: Software Engineer 3 Location (Hybrid): Westford, MA HPE is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to join our Networking Engineering team in Westford, MA. In this role, you will contribute to the development, validation, and testing of next-generation networking software solutions that power enterprise, data center, and service provider environments. You will collaborate closely with Software Development, Test Engineering, and Product teams to design comprehensive test strategies, develop automation frameworks, validate new features, and ensure high-quality software releases. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex networking challenges, building scalable test automation, and working across the full software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, troubleshoot, and validate software enhancements and new networking features. Lead software testing efforts, including feature qualification, scale, migration, certification, interoperability, and end-to-end solution testing. Analyze network topologies, technical specifications, RFCs, and design documentation to develop comprehensive test plans. Partner with Software Development and Test Engineering teams to evaluate test coverage, identify gaps, and improve overall product quality. Design customer-focused test plans based on real-world deployment scenarios and solution requirements. Develop, execute, and automate test cases using industry-standard automation frameworks and scripting languages. Investigate, troubleshoot, document, and track software defects through resolution while collaborating with engineering teams. Contribute to the design and enhancement of automated test frameworks, tools, and infrastructure. Provide detailed technical analysis for software defects, including root cause analysis, workarounds, and recommendations. Communicate project status, testing progress, and technical findings with engineering teams, product management, and other stakeholders. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in software engineering, software testing, or networking technologies. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, including: TCP UDP IPv4 IPv6 Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks. Hands-on programming or scripting experience with: Python Perl Robot Framework or similar automation technologies Strong understanding of software development methodologies and software testing best practices. Experience writing and executing functional, regression, integration, system, and performance test plans. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and debugging skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in networking environments supporting: Enterprise Networking Service Provider Networks Data Center Networking Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including: BGP OSPF ARP VLANs MPLS L2VPN L3VPN VPLS EVPN VXLAN Overlay and tunneling technologies Experience testing routing, switching, or network virtualization platforms. Familiarity with Linux operating systems and virtualization technologies. Experience working within Agile software development environments and CI/CD pipelines. What You'll Bring Passion for building high-quality networking software and automation solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems. Ability to collaborate effectively across Software Development, Test Engineering, and Product teams. A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in expanding automation capabilities and improving engineering efficiency. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. 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