Software Engineer, Networking & C/C++

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$136,500.0 - $276,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Data Structures Linux IPv4 IPv6 Multi-protocol Systems Python (Programming Language) Multicasting Object-Oriented Software Development Software Engineering Wireless Networks
+2 more
Network Routers Information Technology

Job description

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., If you are using the Internet, your data traffic is likely going through a HPE product, and HPE’s PTX Series Routers Packet Forwarding team is responsible for developing the software that forwards your data packets as they traverse the network. This software is deployed across the globe in high-performance routers and switches that drive the largest and fastest public Cloud, Service Provider, and Mobile networks. The PTX Series Routers Packet Forwarding software team is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer., * Architect & develop Packet Forwarding Features for PTX Series Routers - - IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, Multicast, GRE, LAG and Tunneling Features

  • Work with Product Line Managers to understand Packet Forwarding Features and translate to implementation
  • Work with Test Teams to qualify and deliver high quality products
  • Engage with Customers
  • Participate in Industry Forums
  • Work on sustaining existing features

Requirements

  • A minimum of BS in CS/EE with 12 years of work experience. MS degree is a plus.

  • At least 8 years of experience with ‘C’ Programming
  • At least 3 years of experience with ‘C++’ Programming
  • Strong fundamental computer science skills like algorithms, data structures, operating systems
  • Hands on experience in Linux and Python
  • Work as a team player

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience with Packet Forwarding Software Development
  • Some prior work/project experience in L3 Forwarding, MPLS, Multicast, SRv6, SR/SR-TE or Tunneling Features
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in developing object oriented in C++, Python, CoPilot Development

Benefits & conditions

“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 136,500 - 276,500 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.”

About the company

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.

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