Senior Software Engineer - Networking Datapath (L3/MPLS Forwarding)

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
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Senior level
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The Role
Develop forwarding software for next-generation router and switch platforms using JunOS or Junos EVO. Collaborate with product management, systems, testing, and technical assistance teams to deliver high-quality networking products and support customer escalations. The role focuses on L3/MPLS forwarding, network processor architectures, Broadcom ASICs, coding, debugging, and troubleshooting complex network deployments.
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Senior Software Engineer - Networking Datapath (L3/MPLS Forwarding)

  

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.

Job Description:

   

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for product development of cutting-edge platforms for next gen Access and Aggregation Deployments, Metro, Mobile Backhaul with JunOS or Junos EVO software architecture.
  • In addition to the development activity, you are required to work closely with product management, system, and solution test teams to ensure products/solutions delivered are of the highest quality.
  • You will be required to work closely with Juniper Technical Assistance Team for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations for customer deployments.

What you need to bring:

Education and Experience Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Around 8 - 15 years of experience, preferably in a router/switch company.

Knowledge and Skills

  • What you need to bring: 
  • Good knowledge of Router/Switch architecture.
  • Prior work experience in any one of the domains:
  • L3 Forwarding, MPLS/L3VPN, L2VPN, EVPN, SR-MPLS, SRv6, GRE
  • Understanding of system architecture for network processor-based products
  • Experience in design/development of forwarding software
  • Prior experience with Broadcom ASICs like Qumran/Jericho is highly desirable
  • Experience in trouble-shooting problems in actual customer network deployments or in complex lab topologies will be a plus
  • Strong Coding and debugging skills with extensive experience in core file analysis
  • A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices is desirable.

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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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 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.

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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

   

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field
  • Around 8–15 years of professional experience, preferably with a router or switch company
  • Knowledge of router and switch architecture
  • Experience in at least one networking domain: L3 Forwarding, MPLS/L3VPN, L2VPN, EVPN, SR-MPLS, SRv6, or GRE
  • Understanding of system architecture for network processor-based products
  • Experience designing and developing forwarding software
  • Strong coding and debugging skills, including core file analysis
  • Experience with Broadcom Qumran or Jericho ASICs
  • Experience troubleshooting customer network deployments or complex lab topologies
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is frequently highlighted as a standout, with extended fully paid time off and transition support for new parents. Additional offerings like backup childcare and family-care programs strengthen the family-friendly profile.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs, including employer-supported 401(k) matching, are consistently cited as solid components of the package. Feedback suggests these offerings contribute meaningful long-term financial support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Work-life and wellness features such as Wellness Fridays, flexible/hybrid work, and volunteer time off are commonly emphasized. Feedback suggests these elements enhance balance and day-to-day experience.

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In 1939, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, college friends turned business partners, started the original Silicon Valley startup in the space of a rented Palo Alto garage. Starting with audio oscillators, the friends built the foundation for a company that would grow to become a global leader in enterprise technology. More than 75 years later, our success is exemplified through our employees’ drive to advance ideas that bring meaningful innovations to life for our customers and partners around the globe. We are guided by our mission to help customers use technology to turn ideas into value, and empower them to transform industries, markets and lives. We simplify Hybrid IT, power the Intelligent Edge and provide the expertise to make it all happen.

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