HPE

Senior Network Software Engineer (Data Plane - L2/L3 Protocols)

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3 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop networking features and SDK APIs for next-generation ASICs.
  • Design and implement software data-plane and packet-processing components.
  • Develop Layer 2/Layer 3 networking capabilities including routing, QoS, VLAN, LACP, and MAC learning.
  • Review code and products for optimization and performance improvements.
  • Document architectures, procedures, and processes and contribute to process improvements.
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies and use cases for the platform.
  • Participate in project planning, estimation, prioritization, and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Collaborate with system and software architects to assess customer requirements and implementation feasibility.
  • Contribute to advanced path-finding initiatives across teams and partners.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership and influence technology direction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • At least 10 years of experience as a software developer in Layer 2/Layer 3 networking or related systems.
  • Excellent C and C++ programming skills and working knowledge of Python.
  • Experience developing Layer 2/Layer 3 features such as LAG, LACP, QoS, MAC learning, Q-in-Q, Ethernet OAM, and IP routing.
  • Experience with SDK development and HAL layers for Broadcom or Marvell chips.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and distributed-systems analysis skills.
  • Experience architecting, designing, and implementing complex solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
  • Kubernetes or another container platform experience is desirable.
  • Experience with SAI and SONiC is an advantage.
  • Ability to collaborate with teams and influence technological direction through hands-on work and technical leadership.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring an average of two days per week from an HPE office.
  • Comprehensive health, financial, and emotional wellbeing benefits for employees and their loved ones.
  • Personal and professional development programs supporting career growth and movement across divisions.
  • Inclusive workplace committed to accessibility and equal employment opportunity.

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About HPE

10,000+ employees

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) builds enterprise IT infrastructure and services, including servers, storage, networking (Aruba), and hybrid edge-to-cloud platforms like HPE GreenLake for businesses and public-sector organizations. Formed in 2015 after Hewlett-Packard’s split, HPE is headquartered in Houston, Texas and trades on the NYSE. It sells hardware, software, and subscription-based managed cloud services to help customers run workloads across data centers, colocation, and public clouds.

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