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These solutions must perform reliably in demanding customer environments, including highly secured enterprise networks, web proxies, time synchronization (NTP), address management (DHCP), and advanced network configurations. You will also help resolve issues found in the field and contribute to technical documentation, including design specifications and user guides.\nResponsibilities\nImplements networking features on Linux and Android platforms, including DHCP, NTP, DNS, web proxy support, IPv4/IPv6, and VLANs.\nContributes to networking designs and develops solutions that operate reliably in secured environments, such as proxied, firewalled, and segmented networks.\nWrites and maintains unit tests for networking code using frameworks such as Google Test and JUnit, and integrates them into CI pipelines.\nParticipates in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback to improve product quality.\nDebugs network and protocol issues using packet captures, logs, and source code, escalating complex issues to senior engineers when needed.\nDocuments feature behavior, configuration, and test coverage in partnership with other software and firmware teams.\nWorks with hardware and firmware engineers to integrate and validate networking software on new devices.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.\nTypically has 3-6 years of work experience, preferably in networking software, embedded systems, or a related field.\nKnowledge & Skills\nSoftware development\nSolid C++ development skills, including object-oriented design principles.\nJava or Kotlin development experience, ideally on Android.\nExperience developing software on Linux or Android.\nUnit testing with frameworks such as Google Test (gtest/gmock) and JUnit.\nPython for automation and testing.\nGit (version control) and GitHub experience.\nAbility to read and debug C, C++, Java, or Python source code.\nNetworking\nSolid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, and routing.\nFamiliarity with IPv4 and IPv6 networking.\nWorking knowledge of web proxies (HTTP/HTTPS proxies and PAC files) and NTP.\nExperience troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.\nSecure networking\nFamiliarity with 802.1X network authentication, TLS, and certificates.\nUnderstanding of network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and ACLs.\nWireless\nUnderstanding of wireless networking technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).\nTools\nNetwork troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.\nNice-to-Have Skills\nExperience implementing or integrating DHCP clients, NTP/SNTP, or DNS resolution.\nEAP methods (PEAP, TLS, TTLS), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, and NTLM authentication.\nPKI, certificate validation, and trust store management.\nProxy auto-discovery (WPAD) and proxy authentication.\nAndroid networking internals: ConnectivityService, netd, and Android network configuration.\nLinux networking internals: netlink, iptables/nftables, network namespaces, and systemd-networkd or NetworkManager.\nKnowledge of QoS for voice and video traffic.\nExperience with network simulation appliances (Ixia, Spirent).\nEmbedded systems experience, including bringing up early development boards.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.\nExperience with VoIP, SIP, Teams Phone, Zoom, or conferencing solutions.\nGeneral Skills\nEffective communication.\nResults orientation.\nLearning agility.\nCustomer focus.\nGood prioritization skills.\nAbout HP\nHP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company and ranked 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2012, HP\nbrings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents. HP invents, engineers, and\ndelivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. HP Canada’s Talent Acquisition processes involve the use of technology, including but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to support the screening, assessment, and selection processes. These tools are designed to enhance fairness and efficiency, and all hiring decisions are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure alignment with HP’s hiring standards and applicable Provincial employment laws. This job posting is for an existing vacancy or a position expected to become vacant in the near future.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe salary range for this role is $86,350 to $114,000 CAD annually Pay within this range will be based on the review of experience, skills, and internal equity.\nAs a full time, employee of HP Canada, you will be eligible to participate in the company's group benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. During your employment term, you will receive 15 paid vacation days per year prorated based on your start date. Detailed information regarding benefits-will be provided upon hire and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nHP Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Upon request by qualified candidates, accommodation of special needs may be considered during all stages of the selection process within the framework of the HP Accommodation Policy.\nIf you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.\nIn order to satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the successful candidate will be required to pass a basic, standard Criminal Records check. You will also be required to sign off on HP's Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Conflict of Interest Agreement\nJob -\nSoftwareSchedule -\nFull timeShift -\nNo Shift premium (Canada)Travel -\nNoRelocation -\nNoEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)-\nHP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).\nPlease be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. 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