Senior Software Engineer- L2/L3 Datapath Forwarding
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (company site, opens in a new tab)7–9 yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 22–38 LPA
Posted on 15 Sept
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About This Role
- Develop and maintain complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 datapath forwarding features including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, EVPN-VxLAN, Multicast, Firewall, and DHCP.
- Analyze, debug and resolve complex microkernel/Linux related issues affecting datapath software.
- Collaborate with customer-facing teams to translate requirements into design and assist in resolving complex customer issues to ensure satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.E or B.Tech) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering from reputed institution.
- 7 to 9 years of software development experience, with strong C/C++/Python programming and debugging skills.
- Mandatory strong networking background including deep knowledge in IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, DHCP, STP, or Multicast (at least one protocol in depth).
- Prior experience with datapath ASICs (e.g. Broadcom, Mellanox, Innovium) or NPUs is highly desirable; role requires onsite presence primarily at HPE office.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in developing software for routers and switches in multi-core architectures with a strong understanding of computer architecture and data structures.
- Proven track record of delivering software projects on-time with high quality in a technical role requiring problem solving and customer engagement.
- Technical expertise with low-level OS concepts (IPC, synchronization), networking protocols, and debugging tools like GDB with scripting/macros.