Software Engineer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

103400.00 - 237000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and specifications
Design, implement, and maintain networking and system software components using C and C++ programming languages
Conduct object-oriented analysis and design to ensure robust and scalable solutions
Debug complex system-level issues, leveraging your deep understanding of fundamental OS concepts (especially in Linux or similar operating systems)
Participate in hardware and system-level design discussions, ensuring carrier-class software development
Work with Linux device drivers, system bring-up, and the Linux kernel
Navigate large codebases effectively, drawing from prior experience
Apply strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enhance software performance and resilience
Utilize scripting technologies and modern DevOps practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including networking, embedded platform software, and hardware experts
Present technical topics articulately and confidently
Articulate design, lead development and see through the deployment of switching software for datacenter switching products
Work with product management and cross functional teams and develop detailed architectural, functional and design specifications to meet product requirements
Carry out detailed design, coding, unit and functional testing of software, fix complex defects, through entire lifecycle of the project
Lead development activity within the team, working with managers for detailed planning of tasks, setting intermediate milestones, strategizing execution
Mentor and guide junior engineers in the team for technical problem solving, and building long term expertise and competency
Work with cross functional validation and verification teams to ensure correct and complete verification of software and components, to meet real-life network deployments
Work closely with Juniper technical assistance team, for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electronics, telecommunication engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 7 years of experience in networking and system software development
Proficiency in C and C++ programming
Familiarity with data structures and system debugging techniques
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Host Complex, System Peripherals & Drivers: CPU complex (x86)
PCIe, SPI, I2C, MDIO
FPGA, CPLD, Flash Drivers
Ethernet Interfaces (ranging from 1Gig to 400G+, including 800G, 1.6T), MacSec, Timing, Optics (SFP, QSFP, QDD, OSFP)
High-speed packet forwarding with network processors, PHYs, and SerDes
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to have:

Understanding of SONiC architecture & hands-on SONiC experience
Experience using SONiC development and integration
Experience with software development for the forwarding ASICs, FPGAs, Network Processors etc.

What we offer:

Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive suite of benefits
Physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing support
Personal & Professional Development
Specific programs catered to career goals
Unconditional Inclusion
Flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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