Senior Systems/Software Engineer - Platforms Developer (SONiC Development)

Senior Systems/Software Engineer - Platforms Developer (SONiC Development)

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:

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 impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

What you'll do:
Design, develop, and maintain new features and enhancements for the SONiC network operating system platform
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within Platform System software and areas related to it
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, QA/test teams, and other cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and lead documentation initiatives
• Engage in initiatives which will add value to the products development for the Business Unit and to the Organisation as well.

What you need to bring:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science or electronics or telecommunication engineering or similar discipline, with experience in networking and system software development.

• Proficiency in coding in C and C++ programming, Object-oriented analysis & design, data structures and system debugging skills.

• Must have thorough systems knowledge in fundamental OS concepts in Linux or similar OS, skills to debug hard system level issues.

• Deep understanding of hardware & system-level design for carrier-class software development.

• Proficiency with Linux device drivers, System bring up, and Linux kernel, Prior experience in working with large code-bases preferred.

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills for resilient and performance enhancing software development is a must.

• Expertise in scripting technologies and techniques, familiarity with state-of-the-art devops methodologies and practices.

• Background in networking, embedded platform-software development preferred.

• Good articulation and presentation skills on technical topics and subjects.

• Thorough understanding of one or more of the following areas:

• Host Complex, System peripherals & Drivers: CPU complex (x86); PCIe, SPI, I2C, MDIO; FPGA, CPLD, Flash Drivers

• Ethernet Interfaces (1Gig to 400G+ including 800G, 1.6T), MacSec, Timing, Optics (SFP, QSFP, QDD, OSFP)

• High-speed packet forwarding with Network processors, PHYs, SerDes

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_04

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