Software Engineer 3 (Networking, Python, C/C++)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 6 + 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, UDP, OSPF, BGP.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills .
• Highly self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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

• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees