Software Engineer 3 (Routing Protocols)

About the role

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – Routing Protocols (Hybrid)

Location

Sunnyvale, CA or Westford, MA

What You'll Do

• Design and develop scalable software for routing protocols, with a focus on BGP
• Write high-quality code in C/C++, including design, testing, and code reviews
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and replicate customer environments
• Partner with QA to improve automation and test coverage
• Build proof-of-concept solutions for real-world customer use cases
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and influence technical direction
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance networking performance and scalability

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in networking or systems software development
• Strong expertise in C/C++, data structures, and multi-threaded systems
• Deep knowledge of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking and routing protocols
• Experience with technologies such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, TCP/IP
• Familiarity with data center fabrics, IP Fabric with VXLAN, or CLOS architectures
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, Go, Rust, or similar)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

What We're Looking For

• Expert-level programming skills in C/C++, including strong knowledge of data structures and multithreaded programming
• Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking and routing protocols
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as: BGPOSPFIS-ISEVPN-VXLANMPLSTCP/IP
• Experience with data center networking, including IP Fabric, VXLAN, or CLOS architectures
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, Go, Rust, or similar languages
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global engineering teams