Principal Engineer

Principal EngineerThis 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:

About the job

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE products in data center networking technologies, supporting customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation
• Work with the Customer on Service Provider, Data Center architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across QFX, EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, SRv6, routing, switching, and Data Center fabrics.
• Analyze configurations, logs, traffic flows, and network behavior to identify root cause and provide corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on Segment Routing, MPLS, spine-leaf architectures, EVPN-VXLAN, underlay/overlay networks, DCI, and network resiliency.
• Work with Juniper SE, Engineering, Product Management, and JTAC to resolve complex technical issues and drive customer requirements.
• Validate designs, MOPs, software releases, and new features in lab environments before production deployment.
• Support Data Center migrations, upgrades, fabric expansion, and implementation activities.
• Conduct technical workshops and provide best-practice recommendations for network optimization and operational improvements.
• Maintain network design and operational documentation and provide proactive guidance on software, security, and lifecycle considerations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and improved network performance/reliability.
  

What You Need To Bring

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 14+ years of relevant network experience, including Service Provider, large-scale Data Center environments.Typically, 14-16 years of experience.
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong knowledge of MPLS, Segment routing
• Strong knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN and Data Center spine-leaf architectures, including:
• BGP EVPN and VXLAN
• L2/L3 VNI and IRB
• Anycast Gateway
• ESI multihoming / MC-LAG
• Underlay/overlay networking
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, VLAN, LACP, Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, and routing policies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex Data Center production networks and performing RCA.
• Experience with Data Center migration, upgrades, and fabric deployments.
• Knowledge of Data Center Interconnect (DCI) is highly desirable.
  

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 linkedhere.

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

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.

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_05

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