Software Engineer 3 (Routing Protocols)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Westford, MA

12d•$120,500 - $228,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Join HPE Networking and help shape the future of enterprise networking. We're looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join our Routing Switching Protocols Intelligence (RSPI) team. In this role, you'll design and develop next-generation routing software, with a strong focus on BGP and data center networking technologies, while building highly scalable solutions for HPE's global customer base.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing networking or systems software.
Expert-level programming skills in C/C++, including strong knowledge of data structures and multithreaded programming.
Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking and routing protocols.
Hands-on experience with technologies such as: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, TCP/IP
Experience with data center networking, including IP Fabric, VXLAN, or CLOS architectures.
Experience with scripting or automation using Python, Go, Rust, or similar languages.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance routing protocol software with a focus on BGP.
Write high-quality, maintainable code in C/C++, including design, implementation, unit testing, and code reviews.
Troubleshoot complex networking issues and reproduce customer environments to resolve challenging problems.
Partner with Quality Engineering to improve automation, test coverage, and product quality.
Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions that address real-world customer requirements.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to influence architecture and technical direction.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies to improve networking performance, scalability, and reliability.