Hewlett Packard Enterprise
edge-to-cloud
PrincipalSystemsSoftwareEngineer–C++&Networking
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“Principal Systems Software Engineer – C++ & Networking at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Skills: C++, Networking Software, Linux/Unix, Cloud Network Architectures, Tunneling Protocols (IPSec, VPN), Layer 2/3 Networking Protocols. Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug networking software. Build high-performance software components including network stacks and advanced tunneling mechanisms such as VPN and IPSec for large-scale cloud environments”
What You'll Achieve.
turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive; redefine what’s next
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot and debug networking software; troubleshoot complex networking issues; investigate current issues and drive resolution; diagnosing memory, concurrency, and performance issues
work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, 10 to 15 years of progressive professional experience building high-performance networking software, proficiency in C/C++ or Golang, including complex debugging and low-latency performance optimization in multithreaded systems, Proven track record designing and developing carrier-grade data path networking software for large-scale cloud network architectures, Deep practical knowledge of Linux/Unix internals, including socket programming, memory management, and advanced IPC mechanisms, Advanced expertise diagnosing memory, concurrency, and performance issues in large public cloud environments, packet-level troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, Experience with log-based tracing and observability-driven debugging, Extensive hands-on experience with tunneling protocols such as IPSec and VPN, Deep working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, DNS spoofing
Nice to Have
For C++ developers, willingness to transition to Golang, Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)
What You'll Do.
and debug networking software
Build high-performance software components including network stacks and advanced tunneling mechanisms such as VPN and IPSec for large-scale cloud environments
Design and implement networking features based on product objectives and architecture guidelines
Analyze system requirements and define coding
and validation activities
Troubleshoot complex networking issues across distributed cloud deployments
Contribute to performance tuning
reliability improvements
and production readiness of data plane services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with multiple HPE teams to develop, integrate, and optimize networking protocols and platform components; Work directly with customers to investigate current issues and drive resolution
Full Job Description
Principal Systems Software Engineer – C++ & Networking 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:** **Aruba** is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some of the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the “Intelligent Edge” – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what’s next for you. **Job Family Definition** Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug networking software. Build high-performance software components including network stacks and advanced tunneling mechanisms such as VPN and IPSec for large-scale cloud environments. **What you’ll do:** * Design and implement networking features based on product objectives and architecture guidelines. * Analyze system requirements and define coding, integration, and validation activities. * Troubleshoot complex networking issues across distributed cloud deployments. * Work directly with customers to investigate current issues and drive resolution. * Collaborate with multiple HPE teams to develop, integrate,
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