Sr Principal Network Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; California (MO); Remote; USD 154,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Career development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP is seeking a Sr Principal Network Engineer for remote work, focusing on data center networking and Junos-based architectures. You will lead design, testing, and support activities while guiding teams and driving standard-compliant engineering practices.

The role requires 10+ years in data center routing/switching, strong Python scripting, and deep Juniper product experience, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent).
• Typically, 10+ years' experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture with hands-on Juniper product experience.
• Proven ability to develop test automation and write Python scripts.
• Up to 10% travel to customer sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for data center networking, supporting design, troubleshooting, and automation.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities and fast service restoration.
• Advise customers on Junos configurations and network design best practices.
• Grow relationships with internal and outsourced development partners.
• Review designs for compliance with technology standards and provide feedback.
• Contribute engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into projects.
• Mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Junos expertise

Network design

Troubleshooting

Python scripting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

CCIE or JNCIE certification

Tools

Juniper QFX

Juniper PTX

Juniper MX

Juniper EX

Job description

Sr Principal Network Engineer

This role has been designated as 'Remote/Teleworker', which means you will primarily work from home.

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: The job family spans across multiple engineering disciplines. Work consists of designing, developing, analyzing, troubleshooting and debugging systems, software and solutions for research and/or research development of product, services, and solutions for HPE's portfolio. Requires a broad knowledge and application of engineering disciplines, methodologies and tools.

Job Family Definition for Executive Levels only: Directs and manages a diverse team of engineering professionals performing research, development, design and/or implementation of products, services, solutions for the company’s portfolio. Responsible for creating and communicating technical strategy within the organization and/or across the function.

Resident Engineer

The Resident Engineer reports within the Professional Services (PS) team and is typically dedicated to a single customer. This role requires fluency in Juniper Networks technologies and general networking, as well as a deep understanding of the customer's specific deployments and use cases. Resident Engineers act as the primary technical contact for customers who purchase Advanced Services and work closely with the customer on a daily basis. They are granted access to customer production equipment to perform their duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE products in data center networking technologies, supporting customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities, using advanced diagnostic skills to restore services quickly and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Advise customers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design.
• Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in engineering design and development.
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development standards; provide constructive feedback to improve product quality.
• Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects and programs.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects and designs.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Typically, 10 + years' experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture, with hands-on experience using HPE Juniper products such as the QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series.
• Proven ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python.
• Up to 10% travel to customer sites is required.
• IE expert level certifications required (JNCIE or CCIE)

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience testing and certifying Junos and Junos EVO software features and associated hardware.
• Skilled in empirical analysis, modeling, and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications.
• Proficient with engineering design tools and software used to design components and solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language; able to present product architectures and design proposals and to negotiate options with senior management.

Additional Skills

• Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX) Accessibility

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_06

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 153,500 - 310,500 in California

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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

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