Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 2 days ago
Sr. Director of Software Engineering, Routing Protocols and Intelligence
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $426K/yr
15+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. This role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of advanced networking software and overseeing engineering teams to enhance customer experience through AI/ML. The position requires strategic direction and thought leadership for globally distributed teams, influencing technology decisions, and driving engineering excellence.
Data CenterEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyIT ManagementNetwork Security
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
Qualification
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
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
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
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.85BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-04-15Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.35B
2015-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Fidelma Russo
EVP & GM, Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer
Marie Myers
Chief Financial Officer
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