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Software Engineer - Packet Forwarding Software

United States, Sunnyvale 105500.00 - 213500.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 04, 2026
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If you are using the Internet, your data traffic is likely going through a HPE product, and HPE’s PTX Series Routers Packet Forwarding team is responsible for developing the software that forwards your data packets as they traverse the network. This software is deployed across the globe in high-performance routers and switches that drive the largest and fastest public Cloud, Service Provider, and Mobile networks. The PTX Series Routers Packet Forwarding software team is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer.

Job Responsibility

  • Architect & develop Packet Forwarding Features for PTX Series Routers - IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, Multicast, GRE, LAG and Tunneling Features
  • Work with Product Line Managers to understand Packet Forwarding Features and translate to implementation
  • Work with Test Teams to qualify and deliver high quality products
  • Engage with Customers
  • Participate in Industry Forums
  • Work on sustaining existing features

Requirements

  • A minimum of BS in CS/EE with 6 years of work experience. MS degree is a plus
  • At least 6 years of experience with 'C' Programming
  • At least 2 years of experience with 'C++' Programming
  • Strong fundamental computer science skills like algorithms, data structures, operating systems
  • Hands on experience in Linux and Python
  • Work as a team player

What we offer

  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion
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