Senior Principal, Software Engineer (Network Testing)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Principal Software Engineer – Networking Testing
Location (HYBRID): Sunnyvale, CA
We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer (Solutions Architect) to join the Product Delivery Test (PDT) team within HPE Networking. In this role, you will lead the design and validation of data center and enterprise networking solutions, driving test strategy and scalable test environments that reflect real-world customer deployments. You will work closely with architecture, development, and test teams to ensure product quality, performance, and reliability across complex networking environments.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in networking, systems, or software testing
• Strong experience with data center networking architectures such as EVPN-VXLAN, IP Fabric, or CLOS
• Deep knowledge of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking, including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VLANs, ARP, LACP, MC-LAG
• Experience with Internet protocols such as TCP/UDP and IPv4/IPv6
• Familiarity with data center and cloud networking technologies, including AI/ML data center environments
• Experience developing test plans, complex test topologies, and large-scale solution validation
• Experience with test automation and scripting (Python, Pytest, Go, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with network test tools such as Spirent or Ixia
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Cloud Architectures
• Cross Domain Knowledge
• Design Thinking
• Development Fundamentals
• DevOps
• Distributed Computing
• Microservices Fluency
• Full Stack Development
• Security-First Mindset
• Solutions Design
• Testing & Automation
• User Experience (UX)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end test topologies and validation strategies for enterprise and data center networking solutions
• Develop and execute scalable testing frameworks to simulate real customer environments
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to improve product quality and reduce field defects
• Debug complex issues and drive root-cause analysis across software, networking, and automation layers
• Review and improve automation frameworks and regression test coverage
• Support customer issue replication, troubleshooting, and proof-of-concept (POC) validation
• Contribute to new solution architectures and emerging technology initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams globally to ensure high-quality product delivery
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for troubleshooting and technical enablement

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level