Software Test Engineer – SONiC & Broadcom at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Networking, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in network software or hardware testing
  • Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and switch/router architecture
  • Hands-on experience with SONiC NOS and SAI-based architectures
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with test automation frameworks (Robot Framework)
  • Solid grasp of SONiC architecture: SAI, FRR, Redis DB, Docker, Minigraph
  • Familiarity with Broadcom SDKs such as SDKLT or OpenNSL (strong plus)
  • Experience with traffic generators like Spirent or IxNetwork
  • Proficiency with Git, Jenkins, Docker, and lab-based testbed environments
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans to validate SONiC functionality on Broadcom-based switching platforms
  • Validate advanced L2/L3 features including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, QinQ, and multicast
  • Test and verify SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) integration and ASIC driver behavior
  • Automate functional, regression, scale, and performance test cases using Python and Robot Framework
  • Perform deep-dive debugging across ASIC, NOS, and control/data plane layers
  • Collaborate with the SONiC open-source community to contribute fixes, enhancements, and upstream improvements
  • Validate optical modules across various speeds, breakout configurations, and transceiver management protocols (CMIS, DOM)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SONiCBroadcomBGPOSPFVXLANEVPNQinQmulticastSAIASICPythonRobot Frameworkoptical modules

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Software Test Engineer role remote or onsite?

This role is designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

What experience level is required for this position?

The role requires 10+ years of experience in network software or hardware testing.

What key technical skills are needed for this Software Test Engineer job?

Candidates need a strong understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols, hands-on experience with SONiC NOS and SAI-based architectures, and proficiency in Python with test automation frameworks like Robot Framework.

What is the company culture like at HPE for this role?

HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.

What education is required for the Software Test Engineer position?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related field is required.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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