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Senior Software Engineer

Onsite – HPE office. You are expected to primarily work from an HPE office.

We are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to join our team in designing, developing, troubleshooting, and enhancing software for networking products in the Campus & Branch Business Unit. The role focuses on networking systems software development and collaborative problem‑solving. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ programming skills and experience working on software systems and networking applications. The candidate will work on developing new platforms and solutions while collaborating with product management and architects.

• Design and implement software enhancements, updates, and programming changes for subsystems such as operating systems and networking protocols in Junos & Junos Evolved software.
• Analyze design requirements and carry out coding, testing, and integration activities per project guidelines.
• Develop and execute portions of testing plans and documentation; identify and debug code issues and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable, and cost‑effective software solutions.
• Design, develop and maintain software for forwarding ASICs.
• Communicate progress, design status, and technical issues with project stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in C, C++ programming and software systems design tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of software systems testing methodologies, including test plan execution, and debugging.
• Experience designing software systems for different forward ASICs.
• Working knowledge of L2, L3 networking protocols.
• Willingness to explore & contribute to various software components to build next‑generation networking solutions.

• Embedded Operating Systems & low‑level Software Development.
• Forwarding ASIC programming for L2/L3/L4 Networking Protocols.
• Strong networking fundamentals.

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

We 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.

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We value diverse backgrounds and enable flexible work arrangements. We encourage bold moves together and aim to be a force for good.

• The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 136,500 – 276,500 in California.
• The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are 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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.