Software Engineer - Packet Forwarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • Typically 4-6 years of experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to concisely convey ideas and work with other team members
  • Proficient in C, C++, and asynchronous event-driven software
  • Knowledgeable about SAI or P4
  • Experience with Linux network application development, KLM’s, and UIO-based drivers
  • Experience with TCP/IP, routing, packet forwarding, VLAN's, LAG's, QoS, telemetry, and gNMI
  • Familiarity with open source, including git, SONiC, Redis, Kafka, and other pub/sub messaging protocols
  • 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)

Responsibilities

  • Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compilers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools
  • Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution
  • Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application
  • Identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CC++Packet ForwardingNetworkingOperating SystemsRoutersLinuxDebuggingSoftware DesignIntegration TestingCompilersDatabasesUtilities

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This role is designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

What technical skills are required for this position?

You need to be proficient in C, C++, and asynchronous event-driven software, knowledgeable about SAI or P4, with experience in Linux network application development, KLM’s, UIO-based drivers, TCP/IP, routing, packet forwarding, VLAN's, LAG's, QoS, telemetry, and gNMI.

What is the experience level required?

Typically 4-6 years of experience is required, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

What is the company culture like at HPE?

HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will have excellent communication skills, proficiency in C/C++ and networking technologies like SAI/P4 and packet forwarding, plus familiarity with open source tools such as git, SONiC, Redis, and Kafka.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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