Software Design Manager - L2/L3/Cloud

Overview

Lead a team of individual contributors designing and developing software products, enhancements, and updates for end-user applications running on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms. Provide technical leadership for significant project and program work involving L2/L3 networking, cloud-native deployment concepts, and modern network configuration interfaces.

What you'll do

• Provide direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing new products, enhancements, and updates.
• Coordinate projects for end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects.
• Allocate resources appropriately and ensure goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicate project status and escalate issues to direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.
• Manage relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, including expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs.
• Ensure team members effectively communicate and collaborate with outsourced resources.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions.
• Provide people-care management, including hiring, setting and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development.
• Ensure proper knowledge and career development tools support ongoing team member and process development.

What you'll need

• First level university degree or equivalent experience required.
• Typically 10 or more years of related work experience, including 3+ years of people management experience.
• Extensive experience with L2/L3 Edge protocols, including DHCP, PPPoE, and L2TP.
• Deep working knowledge of multiple Layer 2 protocols, including VLAN, LAG, IGMP snooping, and NTP.
• Deep working knowledge of Layer 3 protocols.
• Proficiency in IPv6 enablement on legacy IPv4 networks, IPv6 rollout, and various IPv6 certification requirements.
• Strong C/Python programming skills.
• Exposure / Hands-on experience with cloud-native deployment concepts, including Kubernetes, Docker Containers, and Virtual Machines in a CI/CD pipeline.
• Exposure / Direct experience implementing or integrating modern network configuration interfaces like OpenConfig, gRPC, and gNMI.
• Familiarity with data modelling using YANG and data serialization formats like JSON, and REST APIs.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced project management skills, including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.
• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Mastery in English and local language.
• Good understanding of the company's policies and processes.
• Knowledge and skills in Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, and User Experience (UX) Accessibility.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnātaka, India.
• Onsite role with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.