Software Engineer 3 – Packet Forwarding (Data Center Networking)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Software Engineer 3 – Packet Forwarding (Data Center Networking) This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week 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 3 – Packet Forwarding (Data Center Networking) Location (HYBRID, 3 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA Join the Packet Forwarding Software Team working on the QFX5K/EX product line, driving innovation in data center and cloud networking. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge networking technologies and make a meaningful impact on the broader network industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Prior industry experience in software engineering is a plus
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and complexity analysis
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Solid understanding of computer networking (TCP/IP), operating systems, and algorithms
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python)
• Exposure to embedded systems, GDB, and multithreaded programming
• Dockers & AIML related skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packet forwarding features, including L2/L3, EVPN-VXLAN, routing, firewall, QoS, and related protocols
• Build networking applications using object-oriented design and modern open-source tools
• Support and enhance existing products and features
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex internal testing issues and real-world customer networking problems
• Develop software features using C and C++
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Product Management (PLM), System Test, and Documentation teams

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