Job Description

Principal Software Engineer - Networking Systems



This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

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.

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About the Role

We are seeking a

Principal Software Engineer

with deep expertise in designing and developing

carrier-grade networking software

for large-scale, multi-core architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on development skills to deliver high-performance, low-latency solutions for ISP networks.

What you'll do:

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of

control path networking software

for routers and switches. Architect and implement

high-performance, multi-threaded applications

in C/C++. Drive

complex debugging

, performance tuning, and optimization for low-latency systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to

modernize legacy systems

, including refactoring monolithic applications into microservices. Ensure robust integration with

Linux/Unix OS internals

, including kernel-level interactions, socket programming, memory management, and IPC mechanisms. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

What you need to bring:

Education and Experience Required:

BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with

10+ years of progressive professional experience developing high-performance networking software

.

Knowledge and Skills:

Technical Mastery:

Expert-level proficiency in

C/C++ programming

, complex debugging, and

low-latency performance optimization

within multi-threaded environments.

System & Architecture:

+ Proven track record of designing & developing

carrier-grade control path networking software

for large-scale, multi-core router/switch architectures.
+ Deep, practical knowledge of

Linux/Unix OS internals

, including kernel interaction, socket programming, memory management, and advanced IPC mechanisms.
+ In-depth understanding of

ISP networks

and experience in designing and developing software solutions in this area.

Strong Plus:

+ Software development experience in one or more of these:

Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, IGMP, DHCP, routing protocols, VPN/VXLAN

.
+ Good understanding and experience with

cloud deployment environments

, including virtual machines, containers, orchestration, and system services.
+ Experience in

refactoring monolithic applications to microservices

is a strong plus.

Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

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.

Personal & Professional Development

We 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.

Unconditional Inclusion

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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Job:

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Job Level:

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