Principal Network Simulation Engineer - VLSI

Job Title

Principal Network Simulation Engineer - VLSI

Role Summary

Lead development of system-level network simulations for NICs, switches and future system architectures. The role focuses on building realistic simulation motifs, performance analysis tools, and collaborating with architects and ASIC/software teams to inform design decisions.

Remote/teleworker position.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Develop and maintain simulation models for NICs, switches, and system architectures.
• Design and implement simulation motifs and scenarios to exercise realistic network behavior.
• Create tools for performance analysis and visualization.
• Evaluate performance, scalability, and fault tolerance of proposed architectures.
• Apply software engineering best practices to ensure reliable and efficient simulation outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with network architects, ASIC designers, and software engineers.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in network/system simulation or architecture.
• Proficiency in C++ for simulation modeling and Python for analysis.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and system-level design.
• Experience analyzing architectural trade-offs and optimization strategies.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with NIC and switch architectures.
• Background in VLSI/ASIC system design.
• Experience with large-scale simulation infrastructures and visualization tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Headquarters: Spring, TX, United States

Global enterprise technology company delivering hybrid cloud, edge-to-cloud platforms, servers, storage, networking, and IT services to help organizations build, run, and secure applications and infrastructure at scale.