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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. 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. We are seeking enterprising engineers with strong problem-solving skills to work on Switching and Overlay technologies that power Data Centers, Enterprise networks, and Service Provider environments. The ideal candidate will have strong programming expertise in C/C++ , a solid understanding of operating system fundamentals , knowledge of data structures , and exposure to software architectures . Familiarity with networking technologies and proficiency in Python is a definite plus. You will develop, innovate, and maintain control plane software for Layer 2 technologies , contributing to the design and implementation of cutting-edge networking solutions.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in EE/CS with 8+ years of relevant Layer 2/Layer 3 networking experience.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming, data structures, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Python and Robot framework for test automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Layer 2 technologies: 802.1Q VLAN bridging, VPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, MC-LAG, OAM.
• Protocols: LLDP, LACP, STP, LFM, CFM, VRRP, ERP, MVRP, TCP, IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and maintenance of software modules.
• Participate in design and functional specification reviews.
• Contribute to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of features.
• Design, document, and execute unit and integration test cases , and automate testing using frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and architects across geographically distributed locations.
• Work closely with product development and business unit architecture teams to align solutions with customer priorities and industry standards (IETF/IEEE).
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership to translate business objectives into project deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues , providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to white papers, patents, and IETF standards in relevant technical areas.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree