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Network Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA) 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: HPE is a seeking a Network Engineer to work in our Sunnyvale, CA office and perform network testing. Our Networking team is a lead telecommunications equipment vendor building high-performance network products for service providers, enterprises, data centers, campus and metro customers. Juniper routers like MX-series/PTX-Series, switches like QFX series, firewalls like SRX series and Software Defined Networking (SDN) controllers like Contrail and NorthStar are used to perform complex network functions in diverse customer networks in roles like the edge services aggregation node in infrastructure telecommunications companies offering mobile and Internet service or the data center edge node connecting private and public clouds. The software engineering group at HPE Networking is responsible to design, develop, build, qualify and deliver software and networking products. Along with executive leadership team, the software test engineering group comprises of highly skilled engineers responsible for delivering production grade quality products by validating and qualifying the software and products through automated, agile and adaptive test engineering. Qualified candidate are responsible for delivering production grade quality products by validating and qualifying the software and products through automated, agile and adaptive test engineering methodologies. The engineer should be well versed with networking technologies, virtualization technologies, and posses strong automation skills. This role will require you to be a team player, excellent problem solver, and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. In addition, should have strong background on automation skills. Location: This person will be working a hybrid schedule in our Sunnyvale, California office. Responsibilities: Help test the customer networks - owning design, development, implementation and reporting of end to end testing. This entrains all test best practices implemented at HPE Networking in efficient test automation framework This would also involve understanding of the feature as in software functional specifications and develop test strategy covering the areas across the customer solutions in certification process. Should be able to delivery automated scripts using agile process and latest techniques. Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute functional level, scale and performance test scenarios using automation. Validate the functional cases across the technology on networking products. Develop expertise in the assigned technology areas. Analyze and root cause software issues identified during execution. Work with teams across geographical locations. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives. Working closely with HPE Networking product development and business unit 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 objectives and translate into project deliverables. Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for betterment of the product deliverables. Support in replicating customer found issues and provide root-cause corrective action. Provide proof of concept (POC) to realize a certain customer use case scenario to demonstrate its feasibility. Basic Requirements: IP / MPLS routing Network Services Understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols such as Ethernet, OSPF, ISIS, L2VPN, L3VPN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, Multicast; Automation programming skills (Python, Perl) network virtualization, containerization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) knowledge is required. Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN, VPLS Proven track record and proficiency in Perl/ Python and UNIX is a must. Good skills in automation framework like ROBOT. 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. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. 10 years of experience in networking Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. 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. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let s Stay Connected: Follow HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. Job: Engineering Job Level: TCP_05 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 172,000 - 349,000 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered." Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at myhperewards.com HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity . Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. 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Network Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)
This role will require you to be a team player, excellent problem solver, and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. In addition, should have strong background on automation skills.
Location: This person will be working a hybrid schedule in our Sunnyvale, California office.
Help test the customer networks - owning design, development, implementation and reporting of end to end testing. This entrains all test best practices implemented at HPE Networking in efficient test automation framework
This would also involve understanding of the feature as in software functional specifications and develop test strategy covering the areas across the customer solutions in certification process.
Should be able to delivery automated scripts using agile process and latest techniques.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute functional level, scale and performance test scenarios using automation.
Validate the functional cases across the technology on networking products.
Develop expertise in the assigned technology areas.
Analyze and root cause software issues identified during execution.
Work with teams across geographical locations. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives.
Working closely with HPE Networking product development and business unit 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 objectives and translate into project deliverables.
Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for betterment of the product deliverables.
Support in replicating customer found issues and provide root-cause corrective action.
Provide proof of concept (POC) to realize a certain customer use case scenario to demonstrate its feasibility.
IP / MPLS routing
Network Services
Understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols such as Ethernet, OSPF, ISIS, L2VPN, L3VPN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, Multicast;
Automation programming skills (Python, Perl) network virtualization, containerization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) knowledge is required.
Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis
CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN, VPLS
Proven track record and proficiency in Perl/ Python and UNIX is a must.
Good skills in automation framework like ROBOT.

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