Senior Network Software Engineer (Data Plane - L2/L3 Protocols)

Overview

Senior Network Software Engineer on the Slingshot Software team, developing data plane networking features and SDK APIs for next-generation ASICs in an Agile environment.

What you'll do

• Work in a dynamic Agile development environment and remain adaptable to changing requirements.
• Document architectures, procedures, and processes in use and contribute to the improvement of the process.
• Continuously review the product and code for optimizations and performance improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and use cases to bring into the platform.
• Participate in planning, estimation, prioritization and cost-benefit analysis for projects.
• Prototype, design and develop software data plane and packet processing components.
• Work on advanced path finding initiatives collaborating across teams and partners.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience as a Software Developer in Layer2/Layer3 networking or related systems area.
• Excellent C and C++ programming skills.
• Working knowledge of Python programming.
• Development of Layer2/Layer3 features like LAG, LACPD, QoS, Mac-Learning, Q-in-Q, Ethernet-OAM, IP Routing.
• SDK Development / HAL layer for Broadcom/Marvell chips.
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills, including ability to debug and analyse distributed systems.
• Experience architecting, designing and implementing complex solutions.
• Eagerness to learn and readiness to dive deep into complex problems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or other container platform.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams and influence their technological direction with a combination of hands-on work and technical leadership.
• Experience with SAI and SONIC.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnātaka, India.
• Hybrid: on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
• Job level: TCP_04.