Hybrid BGP & Routing Protocols Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in Westford, MA is seeking a Software Engineer 3 focused on BGP and routing protocols. This hybrid role requires office presence about two days per week and offers the chance to work with global engineering teams on enterprise networking software.

You will design, implement, and test routing components in C/C++, tackle complex networking issues, and collaborate with QoE teams to improve automation and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing networking or systems software.
• Expert-level C/C++ with strong data structures and multithreading.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 networks and routing protocols.
• Experience with Python, Go, Rust or similar scripting languages.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills for global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance routing protocol software with a focus on BGP.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in C/C++, including design, implementation, unit testing, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and reproduce customer environments to resolve challenging problems.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to improve automation, test coverage, and product quality.
• Develop PoC solutions addressing real-world customer requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Data structures

Multithreaded programming

Networking protocols

Scripting (Python/Go/Rust)

Tools

BGP

OSPF

EVPN-VXLAN

MPLS

TCP/IP

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in Westford, MA is seeking a Software Engineer 3 focused on BGP and routing protocols. This hybrid role requires office presence about two days per week and offers the chance to work with global engineering teams on enterprise networking software.

You will design, implement, and test routing components in C/C++, tackle complex networking issues, and collaborate with QoE teams to improve automation and scalability.