Network Software Engineer - Driver Firmware

Network Software Engineer - Driver Firmware

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

We are seeking a motivated, skilled Software Engineer for our High-Performance Networking Platform team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and interpersonal skills, a deep set of hands‑on experience with large-scale networks, public and private cloud platforms, a passion for innovating, integrating, and developing the distributed and large-scale network fabric, and an interest in the world of HPC.

• Influence the strategic direction of our network architecture
• Implement critical functionality and capabilities in the switch and NIC data plane - including driver development for configuration, control and monitoring of custom ASICs and creating APIs to interface with the layers above
• Develop/implement per requirements with high‑performance, resiliency and scalability as the primary considerations
• Contribute learning to the larger community via written guidance and presentations
• Contribute to the broader HPE/Cray R&D leadership community

• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compilers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.
• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.
• Leads a project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more complex development projects. Provides guidance and mentoring to less‑experienced staff members.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 years experience.

• Expertise in multiple software systems design tools and languages.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.
• Software systems testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.

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.

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.

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.

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. United States of America:
Annual Salary USD 106, in Minnesota & Wisconsin. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be…