Role Overview
HPE is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer 3 (Forwarding Engineer). This is a full-time role in Bengaluru. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Software Engineer 3 (Forwarding Engineer)
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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:
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities
We are looking for experienced engineers for the ACX PFE team.
Work encompasses architecting, designing and developing forwarding software for Merchant ASIC-based Platforms. The candidate
will get an opportunity to develop cutting edge features on Platforms based on
Broadcom Qumran, Jericho ASICs
What you need to bring:
Education and Experience Required:
- Good knowledge of Router/Switch architecture.
- Prior work experience in any one of the domains:
- L2 Switching/Forwarding, L2, SFLOW, IPFIX, MC-LAG, LAG
- Understanding of system architecture for network processor based products
- Experience in design/development of forwarding software
- Prior experience with Broadcom ASICs like Qumran/Jericho is highly desirable
Skills Required
- Experience in trouble-shooting problems in actual customer network deployments or in complex lab topologies will be a plus
- Strong Coding and debugging skills with extensive experience in core file analysis
- Around 5-10 years of experience, preferably in a router/switch company.
- A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices is desirable.
- A Bachelor/Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Additional Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)
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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer 3 (Forwarding Engineer) position at HPE?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to HPE. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Software Engineer 3 (Forwarding Engineer) position at HPE located?
This position is based in Bengaluru. HPE has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer 3 (Forwarding Engineer) at HPE earn?
HPE has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer 3 (Forwarding Engineer) role at HPE posted?
This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (11 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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