SONIC - Staff, Test Framework Engineer - SS1013655

SONIC - Staff, Test Framework Engineer - SS1013655

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week 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:

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products.

Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools.

Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

We are seeking an experienced SONiC Test Framework Engineer to design, build, and maintain a robust test infrastructure from the ground up-primarily focused on virtual testbeds.

You will lead the deployment and automation of SONiC VM environments to validate functionality, performance, and scalability of network devices in data center topologies.

This role demands strong expertise in networking, virtualization, automation, and open-source test frameworks.

Responsibilities:


* Design, develop, and maintain features and enhancements for the SONiC NOS platform.


* Develop and execute test plans using PTF and SPyTest for infrastructure.


* Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues on SONiC platforms.


* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers and Test teams.


* Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation efforts.


* Contribute to SONiC open-source communities and stay current with the evolving SONiC ecosystem

Basic Qualifications:


* Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


* Minimum of 8+ years of work experience is required, with at least 2 years of hands-on SONiC development/test experience is a must.


* Strong experience with SONiC network operating system.


* Proficient in Python, C/C++.


* Experience with PTF (Packet Test Framework) and SPyTest for network validation.


* Familiarity with Linux internals, docker containers.


* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


* Knowledge of network ASICs and switch hardware architecture.


* Prior Sonic community contribution is an added advantage

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