Software Engineer II (Data Center Packet Forwarding)

Software Engineer II (Data Center Packet Forwarding) This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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: Job Family Definition: Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Management Level Definition: Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent.  Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization. What you will do: Work with customer facing teams to understand requirements and translate the requirements into software design Develop complex packet forward features in IPv4/IPv6/MPLS, SRv6, EVPN-VxLAN, Multicast, Firewall/Filter, Cos, DHCP, Services areas etc. Analyze, debug and fix complex microkernel/Linux issues. Enhance Unit Test for Automation Continuously drive innovations by working with cross functional teams to address complex problems. Assist in solving complex customer issues and queries reported from the field and drive customer satisfaction. Work on sustaining existing features. What you need to bring: A minimum of B.E or BTech from a reputed institution in CS/EE with 3+ years of experience is required.  Excellent C/C++/Python programming, design, problem solving and debugging skills  Must have strong Networking background.  Prior experience with Software development on routers, switches is desirable.  Prior experience with datapath ASICs like Broadcom, Mellanox, Innovium, Barefoot or any other NPU is highly desirable.  Must be playing a strong technical role in the current position  Exposure to multi-core Software architectures