Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Sr. Director of Software Engineering, Routing Protocols and Intelligence
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
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 give you the flexibility to manage work and personal needs, make bold moves together, and are a force for good. If you want to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you.
Job Description: Leads the design, development and delivery of advanced networking software on all Junos/EVO platforms and cloud‑native platforms. Oversees engineering teams responsible for building and delivering intelligence in the network and about the network, leveraging AI/ML for AI‑Ops to significantly improve customer experience. Defines technical strategy, architecture and execution plans to align with business objectives across routing and switching protocols.
Provides strategic direction and thought leadership for globally distributed engineering teams. Applies deep subject‑matter expertise to solve complex technical and organizational challenges. Influences company‑wide technology decisions and drives engineering excellence. Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, setting priorities and managing resources to achieve long‑term goals.
This role is part of the Routing, Switching Protocols and Intelligence team leadership, based in Sunnyvale, CA, with teams spread across the US and India. The team is responsible for building and delivering protocol innovations and network intelligence, using AI/ML for AI‑Ops to transform customer experience.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Routing, Switching Protocols and Intelligence team and drive innovative initiatives in protocols and intelligence.
Champion AI adoption to increase team productivity and enhance customer experience through AI‑Ops.
Foster strong relationships across customers in Cloud, Service Provider, Data Center, Campus and Branch segments.
Represent HPE Networking in strategic customer engagements and industry forums.
Build and mentor high‑performing engineering teams; energize, motivate and inspire large distributed teams through excellent communication and leadership.
Establish and enforce best practices for software development, testing and deployment across multiple product lines.
Collaborate with executive leadership, product management and cross‑functional teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
Mentor and foster leadership talent on both management and technical career ladders.
Manage budgets, resource allocation and vendor relationships to optimize delivery and cost efficiency.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 8 years in leadership roles managing large, distributed teams.
Proven track record of delivering complex software products in networking, cloud or enterprise environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, MPLS, EVPN) and network intelligence solutions.
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application in network automation and AI‑Ops.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills to energize, motivate and inspire globally distributed teams.
Ability to define technical strategy and translate it into actionable plans.
Experience with budgeting, resource planning and organizational scaling.
Mastery in English; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading engineering teams in cloud‑native networking, hyperscale data centers and service provider environments.
Familiarity with AI‑driven network operations, predictive analytics and automation frameworks.
Strong background in protocol innovation, including emerging standards for routing and switching.
Demonstrated success in customer‑facing roles, representing technology strategy to executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to scale organizations globally, balancing innovation with operational excellence.
Thought leadership in open networking, SDN and intent‑based networking.
Benefits: Health & Wellbeing – comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development – programs tailored to help you reach any career goals.
Unconditional Inclusion – inclusive work environment celebrating individual uniqueness, with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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 based on qualifications, merit and business need. We comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer – HPE will never charge any candidate a fee in connection with recruitment and hiring.
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Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We give you the flexibility to manage work and personal needs, make bold moves together, and are a force for good. If you want to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you.
Job Description: Leads the design, development and delivery of advanced networking software on all Junos/EVO platforms and cloud‑native platforms. Oversees engineering teams responsible for building and delivering intelligence in the network and about the network, leveraging AI/ML for AI‑Ops to significantly improve customer experience. Defines technical strategy, architecture and execution plans to align with business objectives across routing and switching protocols.
Provides strategic direction and thought leadership for globally distributed engineering teams. Applies deep subject‑matter expertise to solve complex technical and organizational challenges. Influences company‑wide technology decisions and drives engineering excellence. Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, setting priorities and managing resources to achieve long‑term goals.
This role is part of the Routing, Switching Protocols and Intelligence team leadership, based in Sunnyvale, CA, with teams spread across the US and India. The team is responsible for building and delivering protocol innovations and network intelligence, using AI/ML for AI‑Ops to transform customer experience.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Routing, Switching Protocols and Intelligence team and drive innovative initiatives in protocols and intelligence.
Champion AI adoption to increase team productivity and enhance customer experience through AI‑Ops.
Foster strong relationships across customers in Cloud, Service Provider, Data Center, Campus and Branch segments.
Represent HPE Networking in strategic customer engagements and industry forums.
Build and mentor high‑performing engineering teams; energize, motivate and inspire large distributed teams through excellent communication and leadership.
Establish and enforce best practices for software development, testing and deployment across multiple product lines.
Collaborate with executive leadership, product management and cross‑functional teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
Mentor and foster leadership talent on both management and technical career ladders.
Manage budgets, resource allocation and vendor relationships to optimize delivery and cost efficiency.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 8 years in leadership roles managing large, distributed teams.
Proven track record of delivering complex software products in networking, cloud or enterprise environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, MPLS, EVPN) and network intelligence solutions.
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application in network automation and AI‑Ops.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills to energize, motivate and inspire globally distributed teams.
Ability to define technical strategy and translate it into actionable plans.
Experience with budgeting, resource planning and organizational scaling.
Mastery in English; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading engineering teams in cloud‑native networking, hyperscale data centers and service provider environments.
Familiarity with AI‑driven network operations, predictive analytics and automation frameworks.
Strong background in protocol innovation, including emerging standards for routing and switching.
Demonstrated success in customer‑facing roles, representing technology strategy to executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to scale organizations globally, balancing innovation with operational excellence.
Thought leadership in open networking, SDN and intent‑based networking.
Benefits: Health & Wellbeing – comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development – programs tailored to help you reach any career goals.
Unconditional Inclusion – inclusive work environment celebrating individual uniqueness, with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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 based on qualifications, merit and business need. We comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer – HPE will never charge any candidate a fee in connection with recruitment and hiring.
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