Datacom Principal Software Engineer

21 hours ago


San Jose CA United States Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Full time

Datacom Principal Software Engineer

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Locations: Frisco, Texas, United States of America; Austin, Texas, United States of America; San Jose, California, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 11 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: 1178190

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 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 diverse 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:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of Layer2/Layer3 networking software for our cutting-edge data communication products. This role requires deep expertise in IP Routing and Tunneling, along with a strong background in network protocols, high-performance software design, and a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Software Development: Architect, design, and implement high-performance Layer2/Layer3 networking software with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Protocol Implementation: Develop and optimize IP Routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and Tunneling technologies (e.g., GRE, IPsec, MPLS) to meet product requirements.
  • Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, design, and architecture are followed.
  • Performance Optimization: Analyze and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of networking software across diverse hardware platforms.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, QA, and product management teams to define requirements, create technical specifications, and deliver high-quality software.
  • Research and Innovation: Stay current with the latest networking technologies, trends, and industry standards. Drive innovation in software design and implementation.
  • Problem Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex software issues in both development and production environments.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred.
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on networking and Datacom Layer2/Layer3.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Extensive experience with IP Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and Tunneling technologies (GRE, IPsec, MPLS).
    • Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages, with a strong understanding of system-level programming.
    • Deep knowledge of network protocols, data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
    • Experience with hardware-software integration and performance optimization on embedded systems.
    • Familiarity with network simulation tools, testing frameworks, and debugging techniques.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with SDN (Software Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Functions Virtualization).
  • Knowledge of Linux kernel networking stack and experience with open-source networking projects.
  • Contributions to industry standards and participation in relevant technical communities.

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.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse 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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