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# Software Engineer 3 (Routing Protocols)

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Westford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,500.0 - $228,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Unit Testing, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Common Lisp Object Systems, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routing, Multithreading, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Data Center Networking
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-3-routing-protocols-westford-ma--f6a0f86b-ab0a-4e22-a6c1-762f0653e917

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Routing Protocols, Software Engineering, Routing Protocols, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Network Operations Center, Network Switching, Network Routing, * 5+ years of experience developing networking or systems software.

 * Expert-level programming skills in C/C++, including strong knowledge of data structures and multithreaded programming.
 * Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking and routing protocols.
 * Hands-on experience with technologies such as:
 + BGP
 + OSPF
 + IS-IS
 + EVPN-VXLAN
 + MPLS
 + TCP/IP
 * Experience with data center networking, including IP Fabric, VXLAN, or CLOS architectures.
 * Experience with scripting or automation using Python, Go, Rust, or similar languages.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global engineering teams.

If you're passionate about building high-performance networking software and solving complex routing challenges at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

## 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., * Design, develop, and enhance routing protocol software with a focus on BGP.

 * Write high-quality, maintainable code in C/C++, including design, implementation, unit testing, and code reviews.
 * Troubleshoot complex networking issues and reproduce customer environments to resolve challenging problems.
 * Partner with Quality Engineering to improve automation, test coverage, and product quality.
 * Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions that address real-world customer requirements.
 * Collaborate with global engineering teams to influence architecture and technical direction.
 * Research and evaluate emerging technologies to improve networking performance, scalability, and reliability.