Senior Software Engineer Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Software Engineer – Networking to design and develop carrier-grade networking software for large-scale multi-core systems. You will lead architecture discussions and deliver high-performance, low-latency ISP network solutions.

The role requires deep C/C++, Linux internals, debugging skills, and experience with multi-threaded environments; familiarity with Python/Bash, network protocols, and containerized deployments is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with 6–9 years of experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming and low-latency optimization in multi-threaded environments.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash for automation and tooling.
• Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix OS internals, kernel interaction, socket programming, IPC.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of carrier-grade control path networking software for routers and switches.
• Drive debugging, performance tuning, and optimization for low-latency systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and move toward microservices.
• Ensure robust integration with Linux/Unix internals and kernel-level interactions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Multi-threaded programming

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Linux/Unix internals

Carrier-grade networking software

Networking software design

Debugging skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

Flamegraph

Wireshark

Broadcom DNX platforms (J2/J2C/Q2C)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – Networking

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 Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in designing and developing carrier-grade networking software for large-scale, multi-core architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership, architectural vision, and hands on development skills to deliver high-performance, low-latency solutions for ISP networks.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of control path networking software for routers and switches.
• Drive complex debugging, performance tuning, and optimization for low-latency systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems, including refactoring monolithic applications into microservices.
• Ensure robust integration with Linux/Unix OS internals, including kernel-level interactions, socket programming, memory management, and IPC mechanisms.

What you will bring

Qualifications

• Experience & Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with 6-9 years of progressive professional experience developing high-performance networking software.
• Technical Mastery: High-level proficiency in C/C++ programming, complex debugging, and low-latency performance optimization within multi-threaded environments. Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation, testing, and tooling will be an add-on.
• System & Architecture:
  • Proven track record of designing & developing carrier-grade control path networking software for large-scale, multi-core router/switch architectures.
  • Deep, practical knowledge of Linux/Unix OS internals, including kernel interaction, socket programming, memory management, and advanced IPC mechanisms.
  • In-depth understanding of ISP networks and experience in designing and developing software solutions in this area.
• Debugging & Tools:
  • Dynamic analysis tools (GDB, Valgrind, flamegraph, UNDO).
  • Packet tracing tools like Wireshark for protocol analysis and network troubleshooting.
• Strong Plus:
  • Software development experience in one or more of these: Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, multicast (IGMP/MLD), Broadband Edge protocols (DHCP/PPPoE/L2TP), routing protocols, VPN/VXLAN, HTTP redirect, CoS, Firewall.
  • Experience in implementation of above protocols/services on Broadcom DNX platforms (J2, J2C, Q2C) is a strong plus.
  • Good understanding and experience with cloud deployment environments, including virtual machines, containers, orchestration, and system services.

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.

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Job: Engineering

Job Level: TCP_03

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