Software Engineer 3 (Routing Protocols)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,500 - 228,500; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Westford, MA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the RSPI team. You will design and develop next-generation routing software, with a strong focus on BGP and data center networking, building highly scalable solutions for HPE's global customer base.

You will write high-quality, maintainable C/C++ code, perform design reviews, troubleshoot complex networking issues, and collaborate with global teams to influence architecture and technology direction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing networking or systems software.
• Expert-level programming in C/C++, with knowledge of data structures and multithreading.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking and routing protocols.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, TCP/IP.
• Data center networking experience (IP Fabric, VXLAN, or CLOS).
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, Go, Rust, or similar).
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

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.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to improve automation, test coverage, and product quality.
• Develop PoC solutions addressing real-world customer requirements.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to influence architecture and technical direction.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to improve networking performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

C/C++

Multithreading

Networking

BGP

OSPF

IS-IS

EVPN-VXLAN

MPLS

TCP/IP

Job description

Software Engineer 3 (Routing Protocols)

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:

Senior Software Engineer - Routing Protocols (Hybrid)

Location: Westford, MA

Join HPE Networking and help shape the future of enterprise networking. We're looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join our Routing Switching Protocols Intelligence (RSPI) team. In this role, you'll design and develop next-generation routing software, with a strong focus on BGP and data center networking technologies, while building highly scalable solutions for HPE's global customer base.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to improve automation, test coverage, and product quality.
• Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions that address real-world customer requirements.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to influence architecture and technical direction.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to improve networking performance, scalability, and reliability.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience developing networking or systems software.
• Expert-level programming skills in C/C++, including strong knowledge of data structures and multithreaded programming.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking and routing protocols.
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • IS-IS
  • EVPN-VXLAN
  • MPLS
  • TCP/IP
• Experience with data center networking, including IP Fabric, VXLAN, or CLOS architectures.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, Go, Rust, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global engineering teams.

If you're passionate about building high-performance networking software and solving complex routing challenges at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Location (HYBRID): Sunnyvale, CA or Westford, MA

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop scalable software for routing protocols, with a focus on BGP
• Write high-quality code in C/C++, including design, testing, and code reviews
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and replicate customer environments
• Partner with QA to improve automation and test coverage
• Build proof-of-concept solutions for real-world customer use cases
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and influence technical direction
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance networking performance and scalability

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in networking or systems software development
• Strong expertise in C/C++, data structures, and multi-threaded systems
• Deep knowledge of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking and routing protocols
• Experience with technologies such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, TCP/IP
• Familiarity with data center fabrics, IP Fabric with VXLAN, or CLOS architectures
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, Go, Rust, or similar)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

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

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. - United States of America: Annual Salary USD 120,500 - 228,500 in Massachusetts The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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