Principal Software Engineer (Networking, Python, C/C++)

Principal Software Engineer (Networking, Python, C/C++)

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

   

Principal Software Engineer

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.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and architects across geographically distributed locations.

• Work closely with product development and business unit architecture teams to align solutions with customer priorities and industry standards (IETF/IEEE).

• Build strong relationships with senior leadership to translate business objectives into project deliverables.

• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Contribute to white papers, patents, and IETF standards in relevant technical areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in EE/CS with 8+ 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.

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_05

    

"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 172,000 - 349,000 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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

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