Principal Software Engineer (Network Development)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to join the Routing Switching Protocols Intelligence (RSPI) team within the HPE Networking division. In this role, you will drive the design, development, coding, unit testing, and review of scalable networking solutions. You will ensure robust, multi-dimensional scalability tailored to diverse market segments and customer use cases across HPE’s global customer base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (MS/M.Tech) in Computer Science or a related field
10+ years of industry experience in networking or systems software development
Strong expertise in C/C++ and complex data structures (required)
Proven experience as a systems or solutions engineer in networking technologies DC/AI-ML fabrics including EVPN and IP Fabric with VXLAN or CLOS architecture
Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols MPLS VPNs and High Availability (HA) features Cloud provider, enterprise, and data center networking technologie
Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF, ISIS, ARP, VLANs, MC-LAG, LACP, EVPN-VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, and related technologies
TCP/IP, IPC (inter-process communication), Object-oriented programming concepts, multi-threading, virtualization technologies (preferred), exposure to AI/ML technologies
Experience preparing test plans and executing complex test scenarios
Understanding of complex customer network topologies
Experience with automated test execution and debugging automation failures
Proficiency in Python (Pytest), Go, Rust, or other scripting languages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex customer issues
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions for the BGP team aligned with business and customer needs
Conduct end-to-end testing and ensure high-quality deliverables
Collaborate with test engineers to enhance solution coverage and reduce field defects
Perform code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
Analyze and root-cause software defects
Replicate customer-reported issues and provide corrective actions
Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate customer use cases
Partner with cross-functional teams, architects, and global stakeholders
Work closely with senior leadership to align technical deliverables with business objectives
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance product capabilities

Benefits

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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