Software Engineer – Kernel & Networking
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Software Engineer – Kernel & Networking
Location
Bengaluru, Karnātaka, India
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
Software Engineer – Kernel & Networking
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation 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:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including routers, networks, utilities and Internet-related tools.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as Individual contributor and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
What you will do :
- Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including networking, utilities and Internet-related tools.
- Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.
- Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.
- Leads a 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 management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects. Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.
What you will bring :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Typically 2-5 years experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.
- Expertise in multiple software systems design tools and languages – C/C++.
- System programming, Kernel development experience with knowledge of Linux/FreeBSD Unix.
- Networking and protocol knowledge is required. TCP/UDP/SCTP protocols knowledge is good to have.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.
- Software systems testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
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\_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.
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Key Responsibilities
- Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for systems software, including networking and utilities.
- Analyzes design requirements and determines coding, programming, and integration activities based on product architecture.
- Writes and executes testing plans, protocols, and documentation; identifies and debugs code and integration issues.
- Leads a project team of software systems engineers and development partners to develop reliable solutions.
- Collaborates with management and partners on software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
- Information Systems
- or equivalent
Skills Required
C/C++System programmingKernel developmentLinuxFreeBSDUnixNetworkingTCPUDPSCTPWritten communicationVerbal communicationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipMentoringTCP/UDP/SCTP protocols
Benefits
- Health & Wellbeing support
- Personal & Professional Development programs
- Unconditional Inclusion culture
- Flexible work arrangements
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