Software Engineer - Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; India; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in India is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in Networking to design, develop and optimize networking software for routers and switches. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site work about two days per week.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex deployments, and contribute to high-performance features while mentoring junior engineers. Strong C/C++ or Python skills and a solid networking background are essential.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in CS/EE from a reputed institution.
• Strong C/C++ or Python programming with debugging skills.
• Solid networking background with routing/switching knowledge.
• Experience with software development on routers/switches is desirable.
• Familiarity with IP, L2/L3 forwarding, QoS and related concepts.

Responsibilities

• Focus on key areas like L2/L3, EVPN, Sflow, IPFIX, services etc.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance router/switch architecture.
• Troubleshoot complex deployments and lab environments with core analysis.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance features for hardware and cloud.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish standards.
• Sustain existing features and ensure quality throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Networking

Debugging

Problem solving

Design

Education

BE/BTech in CS/EE

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Containerization

Job description

Software Engineer - Networking

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week 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:

Job Family Definition: 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. Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

What you’ll do:

• Focus on key areas like L2/L3, EVPN, Sflow, IPFIX, services etc.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance and support the architecture of router and switch products, contributing to our innovative technology.
• Troubleshoot complex issues within customer deployments and lab environments, leveraging strong debugging and core file analysis skills to deliver optimal solutions.
• Ensure process and quality focus to meet the high standards of our networking products.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance features for physical hardware and cloud platforms, tackling complex issues like memory leaks, bottlenecks, and distributed communication.
• Guiding and mentoring junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and establishing engineering standards and best practices.
• Work on sustaining existing features.

What you need to bring:

• Education and Experience Required: A minimum of B.E or BTech from a reputed institution in CS/EE with 6+ years of experience is required.
• Knowledge and Skills: Excellent C/C++ programming or python, design, problem solving and debugging skills.
• Must have strong Networking background.
• Prior experience with Software development on routers, switches is desirable.
• Familiarity with IP, Bridging, OAM, L2/L3 forwarding, Multicast, QoS, Filters, etc.
• Must be playing a strong technical role in the current position.
• A clear understanding of the product development cycle, technical requirements with a strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices.
• Candidate must have a strong record delivering software projects on-time and with high quality.
• Exposure to multi-core Software architectures.
• Experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD, Kubernetes, containerization.
• Candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills, be highly self-motivated, and have the ability to work in a team environment.

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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