HPE
Senior Software Engineer - Packet Forwarding Software
$136K–$276K
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 8 years of work experience; at least 6 years in C programming and at least 2 years in C++ programming.
- Education
- BS in CS/EE; MS degree is a plus.
About the job
Architects and develops packet-forwarding software features for HPE PTX Series Routers, delivering and sustaining software for high-performance networks.
What you'll do
- Design and develop packet-forwarding features, including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, multicast, GRE, LAG, and tunneling.
- Translate feature needs into implementations and work with test teams to qualify and deliver products.
- Engage with customers, participate in industry forums, and sustain existing features.
What they ask for
- At least 6 years of C programming experience.
- At least 2 years of C++ programming experience.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and operating systems; hands-on Linux and Python experience.
- Team-player approach.
Nice to have
- MS degree.
Pay
USD 136,500 - 276,500 (base salary)
Tools
C, C++, Linux, Python, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, SRv6, GRE
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