Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in networking systems to join a high-performing engineering team building a leading SD-WAN platform . In this role, you will design and develop scalable, high-performance networking and security components , with a focus on routing, packet processing, and embedded systems . You will work on complex, real-world problems involving multi-core systems, distributed networking, and performance optimization. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain packet processing and routing software components Implement and enhance routing protocol functionality and network control-plane features Develop multi-threaded, high-performance software for embedded networking platforms Build integrations with third-party networking and security modules Prototype and validate new features for proof-of-concept and early-stage solutions Debug and resolve complex networking and system-level issues , including performance bottlenecks Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, systems, product) to deliver production-ready features Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 6+ years of experience in embedded or systems software development Strong programming skills in C (C++/Python a plus) Experience building multi-threaded applications on Linux or similar systems Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, L2/L3 concepts) Hands-on experience with packet processing systems or dataplane development Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system design skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience with routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) Familiarity with Linux kernel networking and system-level internals Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN architectures Experience with high-performance and scalable systems design Exposure to network security technologies (e.g., VPN, IPsec, firewalling) Experience in distributed systems or performance tuning in production environments What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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. Let's Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #unitedstates #globalIT Job: Engineering Job Level: TCP_04 The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. - United States of America: Annual Salary USD 136,500 - 276,500 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity . Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. 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