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Bengaluru · Hybrid

Network Switch Platform Test Engineer (PoE & Automation)

Full-timePosted
Salary
Not disclosed
Eligible batches
2024 · 2025 · 2026
Degree
Bachelor's
Location
BengaluruHybrid

About the role

HPE is looking for a test engineer to validate network switch platforms, with a focus on Power over Ethernet (PoE) and automation. The position is hybrid, requiring an average of two days per week in the Bengaluru lab, and involves building test plans, automating them in Python, and collaborating with hardware, firmware and software teams.

Responsibilities

  • Execute functional, regression, interoperability and reliability tests on switch platforms.
  • Design and run PoE test suites covering IEEE 802.3af/at/bt standards, power negotiation and overload scenarios.
  • Validate copper and fiber interfaces across speeds from 100 Mb/s up to 800 Gb/s, including link bring‑up, auto‑negotiation and error handling.
  • Measure throughput, latency, packet loss and generate detailed test reports.
  • Develop Python automation scripts, maintain test frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analyze failures using logs, packet captures and platform diagnostics, and work with development teams to resolve root causes.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline.
  • Hands‑on experience testing networking hardware, switches or related platforms.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and PoE concepts.
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid, lab‑centric environment.

Skills

  • Python programming for test automation.
  • Linux environment, shell scripting and Git version control.
  • Networking knowledge, including VLAN, LACP, STP and routing basics.
  • Debugging skills across hardware and software layers.
  • Experience with CI/CD integration and test result analysis.

Resume keywords

Asked for

  • Python
  • Linux
  • Shell scripting
  • Git
  • Networking
  • Poe
  • Test automation
  • Hardware debugging
  • Software debugging
  • CI/CD

Nice to have

  • Pytest
  • Ixia
  • Snmp
  • Netconf
  • AI
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Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs for employees and families.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development through internal training.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to cutting‑edge networking technologies and AI‑assisted engineering tools.
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