Software Engineer - Packet forwarding team

Software Engineer - Packet forwarding team 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: Job Family Definition: Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Management Level Definition: Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent.  Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization. What you will do: • Design, develop, and maintain L2/L3/L4 forwarding functionalities under SONiC OS. • Implement and optimize  Access Control Lists (ACL)  and  Quality of Service (QoS)  features. • Work on  routing protocols , especially  BGP , within the SONiC framework. • Integrate and extend  Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI)  components. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networking solutions. • Debug and resolve issues across the SONiC stack, from kernel to user space. What you need to bring: • A minimum of B.E or BTech from a reputed institution in CS/EE with 12+ years of experience is required. • Strong understanding of  SONiC architecture  and its modular design. • Hands-on experience with  SAI  and SONiC OS internals. • Proficiency in  L2/L3/L4 networking protocols  and forwarding mechanisms. • Experience with  ACL  and  QoS  implementation in SONiC. • Solid knowledge of  routing protocols , especially  BGP , in SONiC environments. • Experience with  REDIS  database used in SONiC. • Familiarity with  Linux Kernel  development and debugging. • Proficiency with  SONiC-CLI  and configuration tools. • Understanding of  containerized environments  (Docker, Kubernetes). Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. 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