Network Systems Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an experienced networking software engineer to design, develop, and optimize common networking infrastructure used by Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols as part of a product engineering team.

You will work on high-performance C code, data structures, and scalable frameworks, collaborating with OSFP/BGP/ISIS and EVPN/VXLAN teams to deliver reusable infrastructure across routing, switching, and overlay services.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• 6 to 10 years hands-on experience in networking or systems product development.
• Strong C programming with memory management and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance common networking infrastructure used by Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols as part of a product engineering team.
• Build and maintain shared framework components that support routing, switching, VPN, and overlay protocols.
• Develop high-performance, low-latency system software primarily in C, focusing on efficient data structures, memory management, and scalability.
• Design and optimize core data structures and frameworks for packet processing, routing/forwarding databases, and protocol state machines.
• Collaborate with protocol teams (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, VXLAN) to provide reusable infrastructure components.
• Participate across the full product development lifecycle: design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system-level, performance, memory, and concurrency issues.

Skills

C programming

Data Structures & Algorithms

Networking concepts

Routing protocols (OSPF/BGP/ISIS)

C++ knowledge

Memory management

Performance tuning

Debugging system-level issues

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or ECE

Job description

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and enhance common networking infrastructure used by multiple Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols, as part of a product engineering team (not network operations or IT support).
• Build and maintain shared framework components that support routing, switching, VPN, and overlay protocols rather than implementing individual protocol stacks.
• Develop high-performance, low-latency system software primarily in C, focusing on efficient data structures, memory management, and scalability.
• Design and optimize core data structures and frameworks used for:
• Packet processing pipelines
• Routing and forwarding databases
• Protocol state machines and control-plane infrastructure
• Work closely with protocol teams (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.) to provide robust and reusable infrastructure components.
• Participate across the full product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system-level, performance, memory, and concurrency issues.
• Collaborate with system test, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable networking solutions.
• Learn and adapt quickly to new networking technologies, standards, and product requirements.

What You Need To Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• 6 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in networking or systems product development.

Technical Skills

• Strong C programming expertise (mandatory) with deep hands‑on experience in:
• Writing optimized, production-quality C code
• Memory management, pointers, and performance tuning
• Debugging complex system-level issues
• Strong foundation in Data Structures and Algorithms, with practical experience designing and using:
• Lists, trees, hash tables, graphs, queues, and stacks
• Scalable data models for networking and systems software
• Working knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including:
• Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, ISIS
• VPN & Overlay: MPLS, VPLS, Layer-2 and Layer-3 VPNs, EVPN, VXLAN
• Traffic & Services: Multicast, QoS, Firewall (Hands‑on protocol stack implementation is not required.)
• Solid understanding of the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol suite, including ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, and FTP.
• Experience working on routers, switches, or network operating system platforms is highly preferred.

Soft Skills And Mindset

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and evolving requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective team player with a product‑engineering mindset.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

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.

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Job

Engineering

Job Level

TCP_03

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