Senior Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain high-performance forwarding software for next‑gen switches in the SONiC environment.

You will implement ACL and QoS, work on BGP routing, and integrate SAI components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced networking solutions.

Strong background in SONiC architecture, SAI, and Linux kernel development is essential, with containerization experience valued.

Qualifications

• Design, develop and maintain high performance forwarding/networking software for next-gen switches.
• Implement and optimize ACL and QoS features within SONiC OS.
• Work on routing protocols, especially BGP, in SONiC framework.
• Integrate and extend Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) components.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networking solutions.
• Debug and resolve issues across the SONiC stack, from kernel to user space.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of SONiC architecture and modules.

Skills

SONiC architecture

L2/L3/L4 networking

BGP routing in SONiC

ACL implementation

QoS implementation

SAI integration

Linux kernel development

Docker/Kubernetes containers

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

## Senior Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic)Applylocations: Bengaluru, Karnātaka, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 1206609Senior Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic)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:****About the Position:**Design, develop and maintain high performance forwarding/networking software for the next generation of Switches. **What you will do :*** Design, develop, and maintain L2/L3/L4 forwarding functionalities under SONiC OS.* Implement and optimize **Access Control Lists (ACL)** and **Quality of Service (QoS)** features.* Work on **routing protocols**, especially **BGP**, within the SONiC framework.* Integrate and extend **Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI)** components.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networking solutions.* Debug and resolve issues across the SONiC stack, from kernel to user space. **What you will bring :*** Strong understanding of **SONiC architecture** and its modular design.* Hands-on experience with **SAI** and SONiC OS internals.* Proficiency in **L2/L3/L4 networking protocols** and forwarding mechanisms.* Experience with **ACL** and **QoS** implementation in SONiC.* Solid knowledge of **routing protocols**, especially **BGP**, in SONiC environments.* Experience level required for the role (6-10 Yrs) **Desirable Skills:*** Experience with **REDIS** database used in SONiC.* Familiarity with **Linux Kernel** development and debugging.* Proficiency with **SONiC-CLI** and configuration tools.* Understanding of **containerized environments** (Docker, Kubernetes). **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.* Contributions to open-source SONiC or related networking projects.* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.**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 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.**Let's Stay Connected:**Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.### ### **Job:**Engineering**Job Level:**TCP\_03 HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.