HPE Aruba Networking · 1 day ago
Software Engineer II
Roseville, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$106K/yr - $214K/yr
1+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications. The Software Engineer II role involves leading test activities, developing test plans, and implementing automated testing solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and readiness.
Telecom & CommunicationsEnterprise SoftwareAppsCommunication HardwareMobileWireless
Responsibilities
Lead test activities for assigned features by analyzing design documents and technical specifications to define objectives, scope, and deliverables with limited oversight
Own development, execution, and refinement of test plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned subsystems; identify gaps and recommend improvements
Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and harnesses in Python; produce modular, reusable, and well-documented test code used in CI pipelines
Apply AI models and LLMs to accelerate test-case generation, prompt-driven scenario creation, log parsing/classification, anomaly detection, and test prioritization
Capture and analyze packet traces and system logs (Wireshark, tcpdump); translate findings into clear, reproducible bug reports and root-cause analyses
Design and run security-aware test scenarios to validate encryption, authentication, access controls, and threat-informed behaviors; escalate risks appropriately
Execute functional, performance, interoperability, regression, and reliability tests in physical and virtual lab environments; drive issue reproduction and verification of fixes
Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, development, product, and outsourced partners to coordinate testing, improve coverage, and support release readiness
Maintain test environment configurations, version control for test code, and CI/CD integration for automated runs; contribute to production-level test infrastructure
Mentor junior team members and provide practical guidance based on hands-on experience; contribute to continuous improvement of team practices
Qualification
Required
1–2+ years professional experience in network QA, network engineering, or related testing role; recent graduates with substantial internship/project experience may apply if meeting experience minimum
BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Information Security, or related field
Strong foundational knowledge of networking principles and practical exposure to campus or data‑center deployment concepts
Proficient in Python for automation with demonstrated experience writing production-quality scripts; good understanding of data structures and clean code practices
Hands-on experience applying AI/ML tools or LLMs to testing, log analysis, or automation is highly desirable
Practical awareness of cybersecurity principles and experience incorporating security checks into test plans
Effective communicator, collaborative team member, proactive problem-solver, and comfortable working in hands-on lab environments
1–2+ years using Python for test automation; familiarity with pytest or similar frameworks, scripting best practices, and version control (Git)
Working knowledge of networking concepts and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS; hands-on exposure to VxLAN/EVPN/MPLS is a plus
Demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing packet captures and logs (Wireshark, tcpdump) for troubleshooting and RCA
Practical experience or coursework using AI models/LLMs for log analysis, test generation, classification, or related tasks
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and concepts (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests into pipelines
Understanding of security testing concepts: firewall behaviors (DMZ, SNAT/DNAT), encryption/authentication validation, and threat-informed testing approaches
Experience with virtualization and container technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) and network emulation/simulation tools (GNS3, Mininet, EVE‑NG) is advantageous
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, ability to own tasks end-to-end, and a drive to improve automation and AI-assisted testing workflows
Preferred
Hands-on experience applying AI/ML tools or LLMs to testing, log analysis, or automation is highly desirable
Experience with virtualization and container technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) and network emulation/simulation tools (GNS3, Mininet, EVE‑NG) is advantageous
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
Company
HPE Aruba Networking
HPE Aruba Networking provides access management, network infrastructure and mobility application solutions for mobile enterprise networks. It is a sub-organization of HP.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$96.5MKey Investors
Artis VenturesWK Technology FundTrinity Ventures
2015-03-02Acquired
2007-03-27IPO
2005-10-24Series D· $25M
Leadership Team
David Hughes
SVP, SASE and Security, HPE Networking
Damon Ennis
GM & VP SD-WAN
Recent News
2026-01-20
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