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:
The Software Engineer III - RIS Test is responsible for developing, executing, and automating complex feature test plans within the BRAS domains. The individual will review MRDs, PDDs, and functional specifications for both assigned and peer-owned features, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and alignment with product requirements. They will collaborate closely with Technical Publications to enhance product documentation and partner with Product Management to identify and validate real-world deployment scenarios across diverse customer environments. The role also involves supporting Beta teams during feature adoption, assisting with troubleshooting, and handling customer queries and escalations, including highly complex issues. In addition, the candidate will contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, mentor team members across system testing areas, and deliver technical presentations on new and advanced features. A strong focus on continuous improvement is essential, including providing input to refine system test processes, proactively reducing Customer-Found Defects (CFDs) through rigorous validation, and driving innovation through automation and GenAI-based solution
Job Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in product/system testing (BRAS, EVPN, or related domains)
- Strong understanding of:
- OSI model
- TCP/IP protocols (ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, FTP)
- Hands-on experience with:
- PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AA
- L2TP, IGMP, GRE, 802.3ad
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- IS-IS, OSPF, BGP (including EVPN Control Plane)
- QoS, Multicast, MPLS, VPLS
- EVPN-VXLAN / EVPN-MPLS
- ESI-LAG / EVPN-MH, DCI, L2VNI, L3VNI, VRF
- Exposure to CUPS (Control and User Plane Separation) architecture, including separation of control and data planes for scalability and independent lifecycle management, is preferred
- Strong automation skills:
- Python, Robot Framework
- Exposure to GenAI-based automation is a plus
- Experience with test tools:
- Ixia, Spirent
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability in feature delivery
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
- BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, ECE, or related field
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.
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Job:
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TCP_03The 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 120,500 - 228,500 in Massachusetts
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 https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
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.
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Skills Required
- 5-8 years of experience in product/system testing (BRAS, EVPN, or related domains)
- Strong understanding of OSI model
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols (ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, FTP)
- Hands-on experience with PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, HTTP, RADIUS, AA
- Hands-on experience with L2TP, IGMP, GRE, 802.3ad
- Experience with routing and control plane protocols (IS-IS, OSPF, BGP including EVPN Control Plane)
- Experience with QoS, Multicast, MPLS, VPLS
- Experience with EVPN-VXLAN, EVPN-MPLS, ESI-LAG, EVPN-MH, DCI, L2VNI, L3VNI, VRF
- Exposure to CUPS (Control and User Plane Separation) architecture
- Strong automation skills (Python, Robot Framework)
- Exposure to GenAI-based automation
- Experience with test tools Ixia and Spirent
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability in feature delivery
- BE/ME/MCA in Computer Science, ECE, or related field
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hewlett Packard Enterprise and has not been reviewed or approved by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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Parental & Family Support — HPE is associated with extensive paid parental leave and transition options that allow a part-time return for an extended period, alongside supports like adoption and fertility resources. Family-oriented programs such as backup care are also part of the package, reinforcing day-to-day caregiving support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include always-available virtual counseling, mindfulness resources, and fitness access, positioning mental health support as a visible benefit. “Wellness Fridays” and paid volunteer time add lifestyle-oriented time flexibility beyond standard PTO.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match, alongside standard insurance coverage, which provides a baseline level of long-term financial support. An employee stock purchase option is also described, adding an additional savings mechanism for participants.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Insights
What We Do
In 1939, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, college friends turned business partners, started the original Silicon Valley startup in the space of a rented Palo Alto garage. Starting with audio oscillators, the friends built the foundation for a company that would grow to become a global leader in enterprise technology. More than 75 years later, our success is exemplified through our employees’ drive to advance ideas that bring meaningful innovations to life for our customers and partners around the globe. We are guided by our mission to help customers use technology to turn ideas into value, and empower them to transform industries, markets and lives. We simplify Hybrid IT, power the Intelligent Edge and provide the expertise to make it all happen.
