Software Engineer 2 (Networking, Python, C/C++)

Software Engineer 2 (Networking, Python, C/C++)

  

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:

   

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

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain control plane software for Layer 2 networking technologies. In this role, you will contribute to building scalable, high-performance networking solutions, working across the full software development lifecycle from design and implementation to testing and debugging.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality systems software, while also influencing system architecture and hardware compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enhancements for systems software and networking components, including control plane features

• Analyze requirements and determine appropriate coding, integration, and development approaches

• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and debug software for new features and product enhancements

• Contribute to test planning, automation, and validation, ensuring software quality and reliability

• Identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend code improvements and optimizations

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive project execution, design alignment, and issue resolution

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem-solving

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in software development

• Strong proficiency in C/C++, including data structures and debugging

• Working knowledge of Python and test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework)

• Experience with networking fundamentals (Layer 2 technologies preferred)

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and debugging tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing software for multi-platform environments

• Familiarity with networking systems, routers, and distributed systems

• Exposure to automation, CI/CD pipelines, and test scripting tools

Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

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.

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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