TME/Solutions Architect – DCN Switching & Solution at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Networking, Data CentersIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, MCLAG, DRNI, ISSU, MACSec, DCI, MPLS and SDN based solutions
  • Experience in Day 0 to Day 1 deployment of spine-leaf fabrics with any SDN controllers, micro segmentation, and service chaining
  • Working knowledge of automation and orchestration tools used in data center deployments
  • Familiarity with SDN controller architecture and integration with third-party services

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers across AI data centers, and service provider and enterprise environments — identifying technical requirements, resolving pain points, and showcasing HPE’s end-to-end networking capabilities
  • Architect and support AI-ready Ethernet data center deployments using leaf-spine topologies, EVPN-VXLAN overlays, and RoCEv2 fabrics optimized for GPU-based workloads
  • Lead and participate in customer-facing workshops, whiteboard sessions, and technical deep dives across campus switching, data center fabrics, and edge routing solutions
  • Conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and hands-on validations to assess performance, scale, Day-0 automation, telemetry, and orchestration tools in both data center and campus environments
  • Create and maintain design guidelines, infrastructure blueprints, and best practices for performance-optimized and scalable networking deployments across AI DC, enterprise, and routers use cases
  • Collaborate with pre-sales and go-to-market teams to drive solution adoption and ensure alignment with customer needs and competitive differentiators
  • Contribute to RFP/RFI responses, creating comprehensive solution documentation including Bill of Materials (BoM), redundancy and topology planning
  • Work closely with product management and engineering, providing real-world field feedback to enhance product roadmaps and feature development
  • Represent HPE at industry events, AI summits, and technology forums, highlighting the value of HPE’s networking portfolio in comparison to competitors
  • Stay ahead of the curve by tracking emerging trends, analysing the competitive landscape, and influencing internal strategies for next-gen network innovation
  • Author technical content such as white papers, solution briefs, and thought leadership pieces covering HPE’s strengths in AI networking, and routing architectures
  • Deliver product and feature demonstrations to customers and partners, clearly explaining capabilities and reinforcing the product’s value and competitive positioning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BGPEVPN-VXLANRoCEv2SDNleaf-spineEthernetData Center Networkingcampus switchingroutingAI data centers

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What technical skills are required for this Solutions Architect role?

The role requires deep expertise in Data Centre networks and routing technologies, including strong hands-on experience with BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, RoCEv2, and SDN fabrics.

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 TME/Solutions Architect position?

A strong candidate is a seasoned Networking Solutions Architect with deep hands-on expertise in data center networks, BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, RoCEv2, SDN fabrics, and experience architecting AI-ready Ethernet deployments.

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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