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Senior Software Engineer - Networking Datapath (L3/MPLS Forwarding)

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Description

This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Networking Datapath (L3/MPLS Forwarding), you will be responsible for product development of cutting-edge platforms for next-gen Access and Aggregation Deployments, Metro, Mobile Backhaul with JunOS or Junos EVO software architecture.

You will work closely with product management, system, and solution test teams to ensure products/solutions delivered are of the highest quality. Additionally, you will provide engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations for customer deployments.

Responsibilities:

  • Product development of cutting-edge platforms for next-gen Access and Aggregation Deployments, Metro, Mobile Backhaul with JunOS or Junos EVO software architecture.
  • Work closely with product management, system, and solution test teams to ensure high-quality products/solutions.
  • Provide engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations for customer deployments.

What you need to bring:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Around 8-15 years of experience, preferably in a router/switch company.
  • Good knowledge of Router/Switch architecture.
  • Prior work experience in any one of the domains: L3 Forwarding, MPLS/L3VPN, L2VPN, EVPN, SR-MPLS, SRv6, GRE.
  • Understanding of system architecture for network processor-based products.
  • Experience in design/development of forwarding software.
  • Prior experience with Broadcom ASICs like Qumran/Jericho is highly desirable.
  • Experience in trouble-shooting problems in actual customer network deployments or in complex lab topologies will be a plus.
  • Strong Coding and debugging skills with extensive experience in core file analysis.
  • A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices is desirable.

What We Can Offer You:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Investment in your career with programs to help you reach your career goals.
  • Unconditional inclusion and flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

Skills

Required

  • Router/Switch architecture
  • L3 Forwarding
  • MPLS/L3VPN
  • L2VPN
  • EVPN
  • SR-MPLS
  • SRv6
  • GRE
  • Broadcom ASICs
  • C
  • C++
  • Java

Nice to have

  • Prior experience with Broadcom ASICs like Qumran/Jericho
  • Experience in trouble-shooting problems in actual customer network deployments or in complex lab topologies
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