Principal Software Engineer (Network Development)

Principal Software Engineer (Network Development)

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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 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.

Job Description:

   

Principal, Software Engineer (Network Development)

Location (HYBRID): Sunnyvale, CA or Westford, MA

 

We are seeking a Staff software Engineer  to join the Routing Switching Protocols Intelligence (RSPI) team within HPE Networking division. In this role, you will be responsible for driving design coding, unit testing, review and ensuring robust, multi-dimensional scaled environment tailored to market segments and customer use cases for HPE’s large customer base.

 

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Computer Science or a related field and proven expertise as a systems and solutions test engineer in networking technologies, including DC/AIML  Fabrics including EVPN and IP Fabric with VXLAN or CLOS architecture. Strong knowledge of Layer 2, Layer 3, MPLS VPNs,  and High Availability (HA) features.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelors or MS/M.Tech degree with 10+ years of experience Internet

• Proficiency in C/C++ and complex data-structures are absolute must.

• Exposure to TCP/IP, IPC (inter-process communication), object-oriented concepts, multi-threading, virtualization technologies or machine-learning is helpful. 

• Domain Knowledge: Cloud Provider/Enterprise and Data Centre Technologies and AI/ML Data Center Network Technologies Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANS, MC-LAG, LACP, EVPN-VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, etc.

• CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN Test Knowledge: Prepare Test Plans, Test Execution, Understanding of Complex Customer Networks.

• Automation:  Experience in automated test execution, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python/Pytest/Go/Rust or any other scripting language.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must possess outstanding problem-solving skills in the diagnosis and resolution of customer issues.

• The candidate must be a self-driven, motivated ,quick-learning proactive individual and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement code for BGP team on the Business needs of customers and reporting of end to end testing.

• Work closely with Test engineers in best designs to enhance solutions coverage and reduce Customer found defects in the field.

• Review code for hig quality deliverabls

• The candidate must possess outstanding problem-solving skills

• Analyze and root cause software issues identified

• Work with teams across geographical locations. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives.

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

• Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for betterment of the product deliverables.

• Support in replicating customer found issues and provide