Hewlett Packard Enterprise
edge-to-cloud
NetworkSystemsSoftwareEngineer
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“Network Systems Software Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Skills: common networking infrastructure, Layer-2 protocols, Layer-3 protocols, shared framework components, routing, switching, VPN, overlay protocols, high-performance system software, low-latency system software, C programming, efficient data structures, memory management, scalability, core data structures, frameworks, Packet processing pipelines, Routing and forwarding databases, Protocol state machines, control-plane infrastru”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver scalable and reliable networking solutions; turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive
Industry & Context.
problem-solving and analytical thinking; Analyze and troubleshoot complex system-level, performance, memory, and concurrency issues
work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering, 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in networking or systems product development, Strong C programming expertise (mandatory), Deep hands-on experience in writing optimized, production-quality C code, Deep hands-on experience in memory management, pointers, and performance tuning, Deep hands-on experience in debugging complex system-level issues, Strong foundation in Data Structures and Algorithms, Practical experience designing and using Lists, trees, hash tables, graphs, queues, and stacks, Practical experience designing and using Scalable data models for networking and systems software, Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols, Solid understanding of the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol suite
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of C ++, Experience working on routers, switches, or network operating system platforms is highly preferred
What You'll Do.
and enhance common networking infrastructure used by multiple Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols
Build and maintain shared framework components that support routing
and overlay protocols
Develop high-performance
low-latency system software primarily in C
Design and optimize core data structures and frameworks
Work closely with protocol teams to provide robust and reusable infrastructure components
Participate across the full product development lifecycle
Analyze and troubleshoot complex system-level
and concurrency issues
Learn and adapt quickly to new networking technologies
and product requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with protocol teams (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.); Collaborate with system test, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams; work collaboratively; Effective team player
Communication Scope
communication and presentation skills
Full Job Description
Network Systems Software Engineer This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. **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 know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. **Job Description:** **What You’ll Do:** * Design, develop, and enhance **common networking infrastructure** used by multiple **Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols** , as part of a **product engineering team** (not network operations or IT support). * Build and maintain **shared framework components** that support routing, switching, VPN, and overlay protocols rather than implementing individual protocol stacks. * Develop **high-performance, low-latency system software primarily in C** , focusing on **efficient data structures, memory management, and scalability**. * Design and optimize **core data structures and frameworks** used for: * Packet processing pipelines * Routing and forwarding databases * Protocol state machines and control-plane infrastructure * Work closely with protocol teams (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.) to provide **robust and reusable infrastructure components**. * Participate across the full **product development lifecycle** , including design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization. * Analyze and troubleshoot complex **system-level, performance, memory, and concurrency issues**. *
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