Senior Software Engineer- L2/L3 Datapath Forwarding

Zerto

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic) to design, develop and maintain high-performance forwarding software for SONiC-based switches. The role is onsite, with work primarily from an HPE office in India.

You will implement ACL, QoS and BGP routing within SONiC, integrate SAI components, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable networking solutions across the SONiC stack.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of SONiC architecture and modular design.
  • Hands-on experience with SAI and SONiC OS internals.
  • Proficiency in L2/L3/L4 networking protocols and forwarding mechanisms.
  • Experience implementing ACL and QoS in SONiC.
  • Knowledge of routing protocols, especially BGP, in SONiC environments.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

SONiC Architecture
SAI
Networking protocols
ACL
QoS
BGP
Linux kernel
Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Redis
Docker
Kubernetes

Job description

Senior 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 Need to 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.
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:

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Job Level:

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