Senior Software Engineer - Next Generation Firewall

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for NGFW to design, develop, and maintain cloud-native security microservices and distributed systems.

The onsite role requires 8–12 years of experience, strong networking fundamentals, NGFW or security software exposure, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in a Linux/DevOps environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 8-12 years experience.
• Hands-on NGFW development is a plus.
• Experience with cloud-native network security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native microservices for network security services.
• Build scalable, highly available, and resilient distributed systems in containerised environments.
• Develop software components for network security products, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with architects, product management, and cross-functional teams to define solutions.
• Develop, review, and optimise software for Linux-based platforms.
• Drive software quality through reviews, testing, and automation.
• Troubleshoot issues across distributed services and production deployments.
• Analyse and optimise performance and scalability.
• Participate in CI/CD automation and DevOps practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Microservices design

Distributed systems

Performance optimization

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

DPDK

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - NGFW Senior Software Engineer - NGFW

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 HPE Networking, SASE & Security HPE Networking Business Unit and Axis Security portfolios, delivers secure, AI-driven networking solutions that connect users, devices, applications, and data across campus, branch, data centre, WAN, data centre, and cloud environments. HPE Networking BU enables organizations to modernize infrastructure through on-prem, hybrid and cloud-native management, automation, AIOps-driven operations, and high-performance wired, wireless, routing, and switching and security solutions, while supporting seamless hybrid work experiences with scalability, resiliency, and operational simplicity. HPE Networking BU’s SASE and Security Group develops solutions that provide a unified, cloud-delivered architecture that combines networking and security capabilities for the modern edge-to-cloud enterprise. The portfolio integrates SD-WAN, Secure Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), CASB, Secure Routing, Unified Endpoint Client and AI-Native network operations capabilities to deliver secure and optimized access for users regardless of location. Our technologies help enterprises reduce complexity, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cyber resilience, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. By leveraging AI-powered insights, centralized policy enforcement, intelligent network automation, and identity-based security, HPE delivers comprehensive edge-to-cloud networking and security solutions that enable secure, agile, and future-ready digital infrastructure for enterprises worldwide.

Job Family Definition

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions for network security products and services. Contributes to the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of cloud-native security applications and networking software. Works on complex technical problems involving distributed systems, networking protocols, and high-performance packet processing to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.

Management Level Definition

Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems with minimal supervision. Independently owns feature design and implementation, drives technical decisions within a project, and collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality software. Mentors junior engineers, participates in architecture discussions, and influences engineering best practices while contributing to product and technology roadmaps.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native microservices for network security services.
• Build scalable, highly available, and resilient distributed systems deployed in containerised environments.
• Develop software components for network security products, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with architects, product management, and cross-functional engineering teams to define technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Develop, review, and optimise software for Linux-based platforms.
• Drive software quality through design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and automation.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed services, networking stacks, and production deployments.
• Analyse and optimise application performance, resource utilisation, and system scalability.
• Participate in CI/CD automation and DevOps practices to improve software delivery efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud-native networking, network security, and distributed systems.

What You Need To Bring

• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and HTTP/HTTPS.
• Experience designing and operating scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, service discovery, and container networking.
• Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, application identification, web filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection.
• Understanding of Layer 4–Layer 7 protocols and deep packet inspection concepts.
• Experience with software debugging, profiling, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting in production environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, automated testing, and Agile development practices.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 8-12 years experience.
• Good to Have Hands-on experience in Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) development.
• Experience working on both control plane and data plane software components.
• Experience with cloud-native network security platforms and service-oriented architectures.
• Exposure to high-performance packet processing frameworks such as DPDK

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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Engineering Job Level: TCP_04

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Experience Level

Senior Level