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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

Senior Software Engineer (

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Who We Are: 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. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage new ideas, offering flexible work arrangements. We are bold, collaborative, and committed to being a force for good.

Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (Networking, Python, C/C++) We are seeking

enterprising engineers with strong problem‑solving skills

to work on

Switching and Overlay technologies

that power data centres, enterprise networks, and service‑provider environments. The ideal candidate will have

strong programming expertise in C/C++ , a solid understanding of

operating system fundamentals , knowledge of

data structures , and exposure to

software architectures . Familiarity with

networking technologies

and proficiency in

Python

is a definite plus.

About the Position You will

develop, innovate, and maintain control‑plane software for Layer 2 technologies , contributing to the design and implementation of cutting‑edge networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Perform

requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and maintenance

of software modules.

Participate in

design and functional specification reviews .

Contribute to

performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability

of features.

Design, document, and execute

unit and integration test cases , and automate testing using frameworks.

Collaborate with

cross‑functional teams and architects

across geographically distributed locations.

Work closely with

product development and business unit architecture teams

to align solutions with customer priorities and industry standards (IETF/IEEE).

Build strong relationships with senior leadership to translate business objectives into project deliverables.

Troubleshoot and resolve

customer‐reported issues , providing root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Contribute to

white papers, patents, and IETF standards

in relevant technical areas.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in EE/CS

with

8+ years of relevant Layer 2/Layer 3 networking experience .

Expertise in

C/C++ programming ,

data structures , and debugging.

Familiarity with

Python

and

Robot framework

for test automation.

Strong problem‑solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex issues.

Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Experience

Layer 2 technologies:

802.1Q VLAN bridging, VPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, MC‑LAG, OAM.

Protocols:

LLDP, LACP, STP, LFM, CFM, VRRP, ERP, MVRP, TCP, IPv4/IPv6, UDP, OSPF, BGP.

Additional Skills

Excellent

oral and written communication skills .

Highly self‑motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security‑First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs tailored to help you reach any career goals you have – whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We value diverse backgrounds, offer flexible work arrangements, and push bold moves together while being a force for good.

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Job: Engineering

Job Level: TCP_04

States with Pay Range Requirement The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.‑based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target‑level sales compensation pay. If this is a non‑sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered.

USD Annual Salary: $120,500.00 - $276,500.00

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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