Software Engineer- Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for health and wellbeing

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is looking for a Software Engineer to design and develop carrier-grade networking software. The role requires strong expertise in C/C++, operating systems, and networking concepts. Ideal candidates will have 6 - 9 years of experience and a BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive complex debugging, and work on modernizing legacy systems into microservices. The position is primarily onsite in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Qualifications

• 6 - 9 years of experience in developing high-performance networking software.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing).
• Experience with cloud deployment environments and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of control path networking software for routers and switches.
• Drive complex debugging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Data Structures

Algorithms

Linux/Unix OS internals

Socket programming

Memory management

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GDB/debugging tools

Job description

This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in designing and developing carrier-grade networking software for large-scale, multi-core architectures. The role requires a strong understanding of operating systems and Networking (TCP/IP, Routing) concepts. The candidate must have high proficiency in C/C++ programming, Data Structures and algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of control path networking software for routers and switches.
• Drive complex debugging.
• 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.

Qualifications

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 proficiency in C/C++ programming and complex debugging.
• Strong Data structure and Algorithms concepts.
• GDB/debugging experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix OS internals, including kernel-level interactions, socket programming, memory management, and IPC mechanisms.

Strong Plus

• Software development experience in one or more of these: Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, IGMP, DHCP, routing protocols, VPN/VXLAN.
• Good understanding and experience with cloud deployment environments, including virtual machines, containers, orchestration, and system services.
• Experience in refactoring monolithic applications to microservices is a strong plus.

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: 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.

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.