Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer (Networking, Python, C/C++)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $276K/yr
8+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain control plane software for Layer 2 technologies, contributing to cutting-edge networking solutions.
Data CenterEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and maintenance of software modules
Participate in design and functional specification reviews
Contribute to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of features
Design, document, and execute unit and integration test cases, and automate testing using frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and architects across geographically distributed locations
Work closely with product development and business unit architecture teams to align solutions with customer priorities and industry standards (IETF/IEEE)
Build strong relationships with senior leadership to translate business objectives into project deliverables
Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Contribute to white papers, patents, and IETF standards in relevant technical areas
Qualification
Required
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in EE/CS with 8+ years of relevant Layer 2/Layer 3 networking experience
Expertise in C/C++ programming, data structures, and debugging
Familiarity with Python and Robot framework for test automation
Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex issues
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Preferred
Layer 2 technologies: 802.1Q VLAN bridging, VPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, MC-LAG, OAM
Protocols: LLDP, LACP, STP, LFM, CFM, VRRP, ERP, MVRP, TCP, IPv4/IPv6, UDP, OSPF, BGP
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
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)
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.85BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-04-15Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
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2015-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Antonio Neri
President & CEO
Fidelma Russo
EVP & GM, Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer
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