Principal Software Designer - Networking and Cloud

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited is seeking a Software Design Manager for L2/L3/Cloud to lead a team of ICs delivering new products and updates for end-user applications across local, networked, and Internet platforms. You will manage headcount, schedules, and budgets to align with program roadmaps.

The role requires deep experience with L2/L3 edge protocols, IPv6, strong C/Python skills, and hands-on cloud-native deployment concepts like Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• Typically 10+ years of related work experience, with 3+ years of people-management experience.
• Extensive experience with L2/L3 Edge protocols (e.g., DHCP, PPPoE, L2TP) and deep knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols (VLAN, LAG, IGMP snooping, NTP).
• Proficiency in IPv6 enablement on legacy IPv4 networks, IPv6 rollout, and certification requirements.
• Strong C/Python programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native deployment concepts (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience implementing or integrating modern network configuration interfaces (OpenConfig, gRPC, gNMI) and data modeling (YANG, JSON, REST APIs).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing new products, enhancements, and updates for end‑user applications on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to meet program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicate project status, escalates issues to program managers, and manage relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, setting expectations for deliverables, quality, schedules, and costs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide people‑care management, including hiring, performance planning, coaching, and career development for assigned team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

People management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

OpenConfig

gRPC

gNMI

YANG

REST APIs

JSON

Job description

Software Design Manager - L2/L3/Cloud

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing new products, enhancements, and updates for end‑user applications on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to meet program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicate project status, escalates issues to program managers, and manage relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, setting expectations for deliverables, quality, schedules, and costs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide people‑care management, including hiring, performance planning, coaching, and career development for assigned team members.

Qualifications

• First‑level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• Typically 10 or more years of related work experience, with 3+ years of people‑management experience.
• Extensive experience with L2/L3 Edge protocols (e.g., DHCP, PPPoE, L2TP) and deep knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols (VLAN, LAG, IGMP snooping, NTP).
• Proficiency in IPv6 enablement on legacy IPv4 networks, IPv6 rollout, and certification requirements.
• Strong C/Python programming skills.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native deployment concepts (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience implementing or integrating modern network configuration interfaces (OpenConfig, gRPC, gNMI) and data modeling (YANG, JSON, REST APIs).

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team‑building, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced project‑management skills in time, risk, resource prioritization, and structuring.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Advanced business acumen and extensive technical knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in English and the local language; mastery of corporate policies and processes.

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)

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing – comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Personal & Professional Development – programs to help advance career goals. Unconditional Inclusion – an inclusive environment celebrating individuality and flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are made on qualifications, merit, and business need.