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Senior Engineer for Layer 2/Switching protocols development

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Full time
Experience
2–4 years
Location
Bangalore
Work mode
Not stated
Salary
₹15L – ₹25L a year estimatetypical for IT Jobs in Bangalore, 309 posts
Posted 8 days ago Last checked 9 hr ago

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Role at a glance

Experience
2–4 years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Must-have skills
C++Data Structures & AlgorithmsLinuxUnixRoutingSwitching

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Job description

Location: Bengaluru, India

Senior Engineer for Layer 2/Switching protocols 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.

**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:**

**What you’ll do:**

  • Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
  • Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
  • Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
  • Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
  • Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

***Education and Experience Required:***

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • Typically 2-4 years of experience.

**What you need to bring:**

  • 4+ years of experience as a Software Developer in Layer2/Layer3 networking or related systems area
  • In-depth knowledge of data networking, e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet and similar technologies
  • Experience in one or more of EVPN, VXLAN, MACSec 802.1AE, MKA, 802.1X, L2 switching, VLANs
  • Proficiency in switching and routing technologies, including Layer-2 protocols, e.g., STP, LACP, MVRP, LLDP, BGP.
  • Experience on Virtualization.
  • Strong in C/C++ programming, data structures, algorithms, OS concepts
  • Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
  • Proficiency in software development with Linux/FreeBSD or similar UNIX systems
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or similar discipline

**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](https://people.hpe.com/s/externalcase/candidate-support).

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 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.

**Let's Stay Connected:**

Follow [@HPECareers](http://instagram.com/hpecareers) on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.

#india

#networking

**Job:**

Engineering

**Job Level:**

TCP\_02

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: [Equal Employment Opportunity](https://hr.ext.hpe.com/Equal-employment-opportunity-policy.pdf).

**Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.**

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

**Recruitment Fraud Alert**

We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.

All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.

**Hewlett Packard Enterprise**

Technology innovation that fosters business transformation.

[We Are In the Acceleration Business](https://www.hpe.com/us/en/about.html)

We help customers use technology to slash the time it takes to turn ideas into value. In turn, they transform industries, markets and lives.

Some of our customers run traditional IT environments. Most are transitioning to a secure, cloud-enabled, mobile-friendly infrastructure. Many rely on a combination of both. Wherever they are in that journey, we provide the technology and solutions to help them succeed.

**Standards of Business Conduct (SBC)**

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Standards of Business Conduct (SBC) embody the fundamental principles that govern our ethical and legal obligations to Hewlett Packard Enterprise. They pertain not only to our conduct within the company but also to conduct involving our customers, channel partners, suppliers and competitors.

Read more about how we [**win the right way.**](http://investors.hpe.com/governance/sbc)

**Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)**

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides equal employment opportunity to any employee or applicant without regard to sex, gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, uniformed service status, familial status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. **[](https://hr.ext.hpe.com/Equal-employment-opportunity-policy.pdf)**

If you’d like more information about your EEO right as an applicant under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.

**[Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)**

**[Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - Supplement](https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf)**

**E-Verify** **(US & PR only)**

HPE is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information [click here](https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify).

**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](https://people.hpe.com/s/externalcase/candidate-support).

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

**Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Data**

Please ensure the resume you submit to us does not include any sensitive personal data. Sensitive personal data includes data revealing information about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health, sex life or sexual orientation. To the extent the resume you submit does contain this type of personal data, you consent to the storing and processing of this data by HPE for the purpose of reviewing and managing your application.

Job data: Headcount Labs (headcountlabs.com), ODbL 1.0. The job description belongs to the employer. Location data © OpenStreetMap contributors and Overture Maps.

Key skills

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C++Data Structures & AlgorithmsLinuxUnixRoutingSwitching

Soft skills

Problem Solving

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Job market insights

348active C++ jobs in Bangalore
207active Data Structures & Algorithms jobs in Bangalore
425active Linux jobs in Bangalore
₹15L – ₹25L advertised yearly salary for IT Jobs in Bangalore (middle half of 309 posts that show a salary; median ₹19L)
77 more open jobs at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Most IT Jobs posts in Bangalore ask for 3–6 years of experience (41% of 3555 that say).

Hiring most for IT Jobs in Bangalore

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Jobs asking for C++ in Bangalore also ask for

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  • Linux30%
  • C18%
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From live job posts on CoreHRx, updated 6 Nov 2026. Skill figures count posts that list their skills; salary figures only posts that show a salary.

Questions about this job

What is the salary for this Senior Engineer for Layer 2/Switching protocols development job?

The post does not state the pay. As an estimate, comparable posts on CoreHRx advertise ₹15L – ₹25L a year (typical for IT Jobs in Bangalore, 309 posts).

How much experience does this job need?

The post asks for 2–4 Yrs experience.

Where is this job based?

In Bangalore.

What kind of job is this?

It is a full time job.

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