Networking Software Architect (Data Plane - L2/L3 Protocols)

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:

High Performance Computing, AI and Labs is a critical element of HPE. We are focused on delivering innovative solutions that accelerate our customers’ digital transformation, enabling them to tackle their complex, and data-intensive workloads. Combining deep expertise and the development of the world’s most cutting-edge, high-performance supercomputers, is defining the next era of computing delivering valuable insight & innovation. Join us and redefine what’s next for you.

What you’ll do:

In a typical day as a master technologist for Data plane development, you would:

• Experience architecting, designing and implementing complex solutions
• Proficiency in Data path forwarding like linux bridge, FD.io, vRouter etc.
• In-depth knowledge of data networking (IP, Ethernet and related technologies)
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills, ability to debug and analyse distributed systems
• Excellent C, C++ programming skills and working knowledge of Python programming
• Proficiency in Unix programming, Linux network stack, IPTables/Net Filter, Linux Kernel Modules
• Eagerness to learn and readiness to dive deep into complex problems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Work in a dynamic Agile development environment and remain adaptable to changing requirements
• Document architectures, procedures, and processes in use and contribute to the improvement of the process
• Continuously review the product and code for optimizations and performance improvements
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and usecases to bring into the platform
• Participate in planning, estimation, prioritization and cost-benefit analysis for projects
• Prototype / design / Develop software Dataplane, packet processing components
• Work on advanced path finding initiatives collaborating across teams and partners

What you need to bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
• 15+ years of experience as a Software Developer / Architect in Layer2/Layer3 networking or related systems area
• Excellent C, C++ programming skills and working knowledge of Python programming
• Development of Layer2/Layer3 features like LAG, LACPD, QoS, Mac-Learning, Q-in-Q, Ethernet-OAM, IP Routing
• Experience architecting, designing and implementing complex solutions

Great to Haves:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams and influence their technological direction with a combination of hands-on work and technical leadership
• Experience with SAI and SONIC would be an added advantage.

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What We Can Offer You:

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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.

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