Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 7 hours ago
SW Engineering (Systems) - Senior Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $276K/yr
8+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and troubleshoot software programs for high-performance networking and security systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyData CenterIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, networking components, and security functions
Develops and maintains network interfaces, protocols, and security services to meet high-performance and high-scalability requirements
Analyzes design requirements, defines coding and integration activities, and contributes to architectural reviews
Executes and contributes to test plans, verification protocols, and documentation; debugs issues and proposes improvements
Collaborates with hardware, QA, system test, and customer-facing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective software solutions
Investigates complex field issues through log-driven debugging, system-level analysis, and cross-layer collaboration
Supports sustaining engineering through maintenance and enhancement of existing features
Qualification
Required
Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent
8–10 years of related working experience in networking, embedded systems, or high-performance security platforms
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python
Experience with software systems design tools and programming languages
Experience developing software for multi-core embedded platforms, including network interfaces, protocol handling, and security processing
Strong understanding of OS internals, virtualization, computer architecture, and system-level debugging
Experience with Unix/Linux environments and hardware–software integration
Knowledge of software testing methodologies, including test plan execution and debugging tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present design proposals and negotiate design decisions
Ability to collaborate effectively, mentor others, and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture
Preferred
Familiarity with Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC)
Experience with Link Layer protocols such as LACP, LLDP, EAPOL, etc
Experience with Broadcom and/or Marvell SDKs for switching or network-interface subsystems
Experience with AI tools for coding assistance (e.g., Copilot) and intelligent debugging
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for predicting potential software or hardware errors
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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