{"id":1164270,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hewlett-packard-enterprise-network-systems-software-engineer","title":"Network Systems Software Engineer","company":{"id":5292,"name":"Hewlett Packard Enterprise","domain":"hpe.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hewlett-packard-enterprise","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":92,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bengaluru, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":29000,"max_usd":61000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":21},"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"BGP","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"OSPF","optional":false},{"name":"VPN","optional":false},{"name":"MPLS","optional":true},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T16:29:08Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Network Systems Software EngineerThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.Who We Are:\nHewlett 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.\nJob Description:\nWhat You’ll Do:\nDesign, 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).\nBuild and maintain shared framework components that support routing, switching, VPN, and overlay protocols rather than implementing individual protocol stacks.\nDevelop high-performance, low-latency system software primarily in C, focusing on efficient data structures, memory management, and scalability.\nDesign and optimize core data structures and frameworks used for: Packet processing pipelines\nRouting and forwarding databases\nProtocol state machines and control-plane infrastructure\n\nWork closely with protocol teams (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, VXLAN, etc.) to provide robust and reusable infrastructure components.\nParticipate across the full product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization.\nAnalyze and troubleshoot complex system-level, performance, memory, and concurrency issues.\nCollaborate with system test, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable networking solutions.\nLearn and adapt quickly to new networking technologies, standards, and product requirements.\nWhat You Need to Bring:\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering.\n6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in networking or systems product development.\nTechnical Skills:\n Strong C programming expertise (mandatory) with deep hands-on experience in: Writing optimized, production-quality C code\nMemory management, pointers, and performance tuning\nDebugging complex system-level issues\n\nStrong foundation in Data Structures and Algorithms, with practical experience designing and using: Lists, trees, hash tables, graphs, queues, and stacks\nScalable data models for networking and systems software\n\nWorking knowledge of C++ is a plus.\nGood understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including: Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, ISIS\nVPN & Overlay: MPLS, VPLS, Layer-2 and Layer-3 VPNs, EVPN, VXLAN\nTraffic & Services: Multicast, QoS, Firewall (Hands-on protocol stack implementation is not required.)\n\nSolid understanding of the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol suite, including ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, and FTP.\nExperience working on routers, switches, or network operating system platforms is highly preferred.\nSoft Skills and Mindset:\nStrong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.\nQuick learner with adaptability to new technologies and evolving requirements.\nStrong communication and presentation skills.\nEffective team player with a product-engineering mindset.\nAccessibility\nHPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.\nNote: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.\nWhat We Can Offer You:\nHealth & Wellbeing\nWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.\nPersonal & Professional Development\nWe 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.\nUnconditional Inclusion\nWe 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.\nLet's Stay Connected:\nFollow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.\n#india#networkingJob:\nEngineeringJob Level:\nTCP_03HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBTemployer. 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.\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.\nHPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.\nAll legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. 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