Senior Software Engineer – Layer 2 Networking

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
Aruba
is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some of the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the "Intelligent Edge" – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what's next for you.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development of Juniper's next-generation data center and enterprise switching products.
• Design, develop, and maintain software for Juniper's switching product lines.
• Engage in the full product development lifecycle including specification, architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration.
• Collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams to define software functional specifications and system architecture.
• Implement and integrate Layer 2 protocols, device/kernel drivers, and other networking components.

What You Need to Bring

Experience And Education

• 7–10 years of experience in Layer 2/Layer 3 networking or related systems.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs.
• Experience with EVPN, VXLAN, MACSec (802.1AE), MKA, 802.1X.
• Proficiency in Layer 2 protocols: STP, LACP, MVRP, LLDP, and routing protocols like BGP.
• Advanced C/C++ programming skills with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and OS concepts.
• Experience with Linux, FreeBSD, or similar UNIX systems.

Core Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Additional Skills
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

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
Engineering

Job Level
TCP_03

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