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Senior Network Software Engineer (Data Plane - L2/L3 Protocols)

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Description

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.

As a Senior Network Software Engineer (Data Plane - L2/L3 Protocols), you will be responsible for developing networking features and SDK APIs for next-generation ASIC in an Agile environment. You will work with world-class system and software architects to understand customer requirements and their feasibility to implement in Slingshot software architecture.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in a dynamic Agile development environment and remain adaptable to changing requirements.
  • Document architectures, procedures, and processes in use and contribute to the improvement of the process.
  • Continuously review the product and code for optimizations and performance improvements.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and use cases to bring into the platform.
  • Participate in planning, estimation, prioritization, and cost-benefit analysis for projects.
  • Prototype/design/develop software data plane, packet processing components.
  • Work on advanced pathfinding initiatives collaborating across teams and partners.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of experience as a Software Developer in Layer2/Layer3 networking or related systems area.
  • Excellent C, C++ programming skills and working knowledge of Python programming.
  • Development of Layer2/Layer3 features like LAG, LACPD, QoS, Mac-Learning, Q-in-Q, Ethernet-OAM, IP Routing.
  • SDK Development/HAL layer for Broadcom/Marvell chips.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, ability to debug and analyze distributed systems.
  • Experience architecting, designing, and implementing complex solutions.
  • Eagerness to learn and readiness to dive deep into complex problems.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Investment in career development with programs to help reach career goals.
  • Unconditional inclusion with a focus on individual uniqueness and flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

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