[Hiring] Senior Principal Architect @HPE

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Principal Architect, Presales Engineering for the HPE Networking Service Provider organization. Systems engineering is about building the future. We are redefining what's next and combining our legacy of innovation with a bold new goal to accelerate everything we do. Our sales organization is comprised of 10,000+ professionals in presales, service, and support functions. Together with our partners, we deliver global, commercial, public sector & small/medium business customers. We're transforming businesses. Join us to redefine what's next for you.

What You'll Do

• Support AI Grid Strategy: Contribute to the design and execution of "AI Grid" initiatives, working alongside distinguished architects to help Service Providers build high-performance compute and networking fabrics for distributed AI workloads.
• Architect Edge AI Solutions: Design low-latency networking architectures to support Inferencing at the Edge, enabling SPs to deliver AI services closer to the end-user with minimal jitter and strong throughput.
• Optimize AI Infrastructure: Articulate the value of specialized AI/ML networking, including the deployment of RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2) and InfiniBand-to-Ethernet transitions within the Modern Datacenter.
• End-to-End AI Design: Participate in the architecture of end-to-end Networking Infrastructure supporting both the Front-end (management/client) and Back-end (GPU-to-GPU) AI clusters.
• Technical Advisory: Advise Sales Engineers and partners on the transition from traditional SP routing to AI-Optimized WAN and Fabric solutions, helping customers meet their requirements for scale and predictive analytics.
• Ecosystem Collaboration: Engage with Silicon providers, AI software innovators, and Integrators to address emerging AI-scale challenges across multi-tenant environments.
• AI Networking Design: Design solutions that address Job Completion Time (JCT) metrics relevant to AI training customers, working within established architectural frameworks.
• Deal Support: In complex Networking Infrastructure deals, support the end-to-end technical solution by collaborating with Distinguished Technologists, Specialists, and Product Management to deliver well-integrated responses.
• Technical Validation: Deliver Demos and Proof of Concept engagements and clearly articulate the value proposition aligned to specific customer use cases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with technical decision makers and senior engineering leaders within key customer accounts, supporting smooth knowledge transfer to delivery teams.
• Solution Economics: Contribute to the sizing, design, configuration, and pricing of technical solutions using industry best practices and established frameworks.

Qualifications

• AI/ML Networking Expertise: Solid experience designing networks for AI clusters, with working knowledge of lossless Ethernet, congestion control algorithms (PFC, ECN), and load-balancing techniques specific to AI traffic patterns.
• Edge & Distributed Compute Knowledge: Familiarity with MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) and its intersection with AI inferencing models and 5G transport.
• Advanced Network Design: 12+ years of experience in Network Infrastructure Design, with at least 2-3 years focused on Hyperscale Datacenter or Cloud-Scale SP architectures.
• Modern Protocol Fluency: Hands-on experience with JunOS, EOS, or IOS (certifications preferred), with working knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN, Segment Routing (SRv6), and telemetry-driven automation.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to connect hardware (GPU/NIC/Switch) and software (AI Frameworks, Kubernetes, Virtualization) considerations to support a cohesive AI Fabric design.
• Domain Expertise: Experience translating technical networking solutions into business value narratives for director and VP-level stakeholders.
• Professional Presence: Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with technical decision makers and senior engineering leaders in client organizations.
• Sales Support: Experience contributing to RFP and Tender response documents, including bill of materials and solution documentation.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with SMEs, specialists, and engineering resources within a matrixed presales environment.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant industry experience in Cloud and Networking Infrastructure, routing, and switching domains, with hands-on knowledge in several of the following:
• Designing large-scale IP/MPLS based Access, Metro, Edge, and Core networks including MPLS Traffic Engineering
• Designing Datacenter IP Fabrics, EVPN/VXLAN Fabrics, and DCI solutions with awareness of AI/ML workload requirements
• SDN environments including Overlay protocols (MP-BGP, EVPN) and tunneling (VXLAN, MPLS, SR/SRv6)
• Merchant Silicon familiarity, including Trident, Tomahawk, and Jericho technologies
• Virtualization and Compute experience including DPDK, SR-IOV, and SmartNICs
• Open Networking exposure including white box hardware and software such as SONiC or Cumulus
• Education: Bachelor's degree in technology or related field, or equivalent technical qualifications. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Certifications: JNCIP, CCNP, or equivalent industry certifications preferred. JNCIE or equivalent is a strong asset.

Benefits

• 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.