Senior Network Software Engineer (Data Plane - L2/L3 Protocols)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (company site, opens in a new tab)10+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 30–55 LPA
Posted 14h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Develop data-plane and packet-processing software, networking features, and SDK APIs for HPE Slingshot’s next-generation ASIC and network operating system.
- Design and optimize Layer 2/Layer 3 features and evaluate their feasibility within the Slingshot software architecture; contribute to performance improvements and advanced path-finding initiatives.
- Work with architects and cross-functional teams in Agile planning, design, implementation, and technical documentation.
Minimum Requirements
- Work Experience Required: 10+ years as a software developer in Layer 2/Layer 3 networking or a related systems area.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Strong C and C++ skills; working knowledge of Python; experience developing Layer 2/Layer 3 features and SDK or HAL layers for Broadcom or Marvell chips.
- Hybrid attendance required: work from an HPE office an average of 2 days per week.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Has hands-on experience implementing networking features such as LAG/LACP, QoS, MAC learning, QinQ, Ethernet OAM, or IP routing.
- Can design complex networking systems and debug distributed systems, with a focus on data-plane performance and ASIC integration.
- Experience with SAI or SONiC is an added advantage; Kubernetes/container platforms and technical leadership are also beneficial.