About the Position: Design, develop and maintain high performance forwarding/networking software for the next generation of Switches. We are seeking a highly motivated Packet Forwarding Engineer to design, develop, and enhance high-performance networking software for next-generation routing and switching platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in networking fundamentals, Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, packet processing, and software development using C/C++. What you will do : Design and develop packet forwarding and dataplane features for networking products. Implement and optimise Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols. Analyse packet flows and troubleshoot forwarding-related issues. Collaborate with architecture, control plane, and platform teams to deliver scalable networking solutions. Debug and resolve customer-reported networking and performance issues. Contribute to feature design, code reviews, testing,



and performance optimisation. What you will bring : Required Skills Robust programming skills in C and/or C++ . Good understanding of packet forwarding and dataplane concepts . Hands-on experience with networking protocols such as: Layer 2: VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP, VXLAN, EVPN Layer 3: IPv4, IPv6, ARP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and packet processing. Experience with Linux-based development environments. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills Knowledge of MPLS, VPLS, QoS, Multicast (IGMP/PIM). Experience with merchant silicon or ASIC-based networking platforms. Familiarity with network operating systems and telecom/service provider environments. Experience level : 6-9 Yrs Location : Bangalore

📌 Senior Software Engineer-/Protocols (Karnataka)
🏢 Hewlett Packard Enterprise
📍 Karnataka