Staff Software Engineer, QA

Staff Software Engineer, QA

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 value varied backgrounds and support flexible work arrangements. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to grow your career, our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled QA/Automation Engineer to join our team to validate and automate testing for Mist Systems' Network Access Control (NAC) product.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for Mist NAC components including policy enforcement, device onboarding, posture checks, MDM integration, and more.
2. Collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to understand features and derive comprehensive test plans.
3. Validate integrations with Mist Dashboard, Juniper switches, access points, and external identity services (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, RADIUS).
4. Automate end-to-end workflows using Python, REST APIs, and automation frameworks.
5. Simulate real-world network conditions using virtual labs or physical testbeds.
6. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for test execution.
7. Perform regression, performance, scalability, and security testing for the NAC product.
8. Analyze logs, debug issues, and file detailed bug reports.
9. Engage actively in debugging live production customer issues and providing solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in QA or Automation engineering, preferably in networking or security products.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, RADIUS, 802.1X, NAC concepts).
• Hands-on experience with automating REST APIs, preferably using Python and related frameworks.
• Experience testing cloud-native platforms and microservices.
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Postman, Jenkins, Docker, and Git.
• Strong debugging skills and ability to troubleshoot across network layers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Mist Systems, Juniper products, or other enterprise network access control solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC).
• Experience with SAML/OAuth2, Identity Providers (Azure AD, Okta).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, segmentation, and endpoint posture checks.
• Knowledge of test case management and reporting tools (TestRail, etc.).

Additional Skills:

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).

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing: We provide comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: We invest in your career growth through programs tailored to your goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We celebrate individual differences, promote flexibility, and work together to make bold moves.

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Job Details:

Job: Engineering

Job Level: TCP_04

Salary Range (U.S.): $117,500 - $270,000 annually. Actual offers may vary based on location, experience, and other factors. More info at HPE Benefits .

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an EEO Protected Veteran/Individual with Disabilities employer.