Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 4 weeks ago
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $349K/yr
10+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join their HPE Networking team, focusing on AI-driven networking solutions and embedded software development for network devices.
Data CenterEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Design and develop platform and system-level software/firmware for networking platforms
Participate in a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for Juniper Router products
Contribute to all phases of software development, from requirements gathering through implementation and sustaining
Write functional, design, and unit test specifications
Design and develop complex modules of embedded code, troubleshoot, and resolve defects
Good communication skills to work closely with HW, SW, and systems teams, and promote team collaboration
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in CS/CE or a similar field
10+ years of Embedded systems development and debugging experience
Strong in C/C++, Embedded Systems and Device driver development in Linux/Unix environment
Hands-on experience on network switches/routers embedded system software development
Experience in Ethernet interface, High-speed PHYs/ SERDES, Fabric management desired
Experience with bringing up new hardware
Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential
Preferred
Good understanding of hardware board design and layout
Development experience with PCIe, I2C, FPGA, Ethernet MAC/PHY, High Speed Buses
Experience with device drivers, interface management, Chassis management is a big plus
HA, ISSU and Virtualization knowledge is a plus
Excellent debugging skills and rich experience using various software, hardware, memory debugging tools
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.
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2015-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Antonio Neri
President & CEO
Fidelma Russo
EVP & GM, Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer
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