Network Systems Software Development Engineer

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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We are seeking a Network Systems Software Development Engineer to support our office Sunnyvale, California office. This is a hybrid role.

• Design, develop, and enhance common networking infrastructure used by multiple Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols, as part of a product engineering team (not network operations or IT support).
• Build and maintain shared framework components that support routing, switching, VPN, and overlay protocols rather than implementing individual protocol stacks.
• Develop high-performance, low-latency system software primarily in C, focusing on efficient data structures, memory management, and scalability.
• Design and optimize core data structures and frameworks used for: Packet processing pipelines, Routing and forwarding databases, Protocol state machines and control-plane infrastructure
• Work closely with protocol teams (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.) to provide robust and reusable infrastructure components.
• Participate across the full product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system-level, performance, memory, and concurrency issues.
• Collaborate with system test, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable networking solutions.
• Learn and adapt quickly to new networking technologies, standards, and product requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in networking or systems product development.

• Strong C programming expertise (mandatory) with deep hands-on experience in:
• Writing optimized, production-quality C code
• Memory management, pointers, and performance tuning
• Debugging complex system-level issues
• Strong foundation in Data Structures and Algorithms, with practical experience designing and using:
• Lists, trees, hash tables, graphs, queues, and stacks
• Scalable data models for networking and systems software
• Working knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including:
• Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, ISIS
• VPN & Overlay: MPLS, VPLS, Layer-2 and Layer-3 VPNs, EVPN, VXLAN
• Traffic & Services: Multicast, QoS, Firewall
• (Hands-on protocol stack implementation is not required.)
• Solid understanding of the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol suite, including ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, and FTP.
• Experience working on routers, switches, or network operating system platforms is highly preferred.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and evolving requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective team player with a product-engineering mindset.

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)

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"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 120,500 - 243,000 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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