Software Engineer II

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Software Engineer II for a hybrid role in Sunnyvale, CA. You will develop control plane software for Layer 2 technologies, focusing on networking software with C/C++, Python, and test automation.

The position emphasizes design reviews, testing, and resolving complex issues in a collaborative team environment. The candidate should have 2+ years of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Strong C/C++ programming and data structure knowledge essential.
• Experience with Python and test automation frameworks a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, innovate, and maintain control plane software for Layer 2 technologies.
• Analyze requirements, design, implement, and test software modules.
• Contribute to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of features.
• Design and execute unit and integration tests; automate testing.
• Troubleshoot customer-reported issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE/CS

Tools

Robot framework

Job description

Software Engineer II

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Location

HYBRID: Sunnyvale, CA

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:

Software Engineer II Location (HYBRID): Sunnyvale, CA We are seeking enterprising engineers with strong problem-solving skills to work on Switching and Overlay technologies that power Data Centers, Enterprise networks, and Service Provider environments. The ideal candidate will have strong programming expertise in C/C++, a solid understanding of operating system fundamentals, knowledge of data structures, and exposure to software architectures. Familiarity with networking technologies and proficiency in Python is a definite plus.

About the Position

You will develop, innovate, and maintain control plane software for Layer 2 technologies, contributing to the design and implementation of cutting‑edge networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and maintenance of software modules.
• Participate in design and functional specification reviews.
• Contribute to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of features.
• Design, document, and execute unit and integration test cases, and automate testing using frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer‑reported issues, providing root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S., M.S. in EE/CS with 2+ years of relevant Layer 2/Layer 3 networking experience.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming, data structures, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Python and Robot framework for test automation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Experience

• Layer 2 technologies: 802.1Q VLAN bridging, VPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, MC-LAG, OAM.
• Protocols: LLDP, LACP, STP, LFM, CFM, VRRP, ERP, MVRP, TCP, IPv4/IPv6, UDP, OSPF, BGP.

Additional Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and able to work collaboratively 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.

Salary

Job: Engineering Job Level: TCP_02 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 105,500 - 213,500 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Benefits Information

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

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