Senior Platform Software Engineer

Senior Platform Software Engineer

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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.

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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

We are looking for a talented and driven Software Engineer to join our Platform Software Team  this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting‑edge platform software that powers the next generation of HPE routers.

• Platform Infrastructure Development: Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure software components such as Routing Engine Redundancy, High Availability features, chassis and line card operations, fabric interconnects, and optical module integration.
• Diagnostics Software: Develop and deliver robust diagnostics tools to ensure the reliability and performance of Juniper routers.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with system and solution test teams to ensure high‑quality product and solution delivery.
• Customer Support: Partner with the HPE Technical Assistance Center to provide engineering support for critical customer escalations and successful deployments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4 years of experience. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in C programming
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• At least 2 years of experience in C++ programming
  .
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux
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• Proven ability to maintain and enhance existing software features.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• 2+ years of experience with object‑oriented development in C/C++/Python.
• Exposure to routing and forwarding software is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with hardware‑level components and protocols such as:
  • Optics, PCIe, SPI, I2C, Retimers, FPGA, CPLD, MDIO, Flash Drivers
  • Experience with device drivers
    , system bring‑up
    , and FreeBSD/Linux internals
    .

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional well‑being.

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.

Engineering

"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 136, in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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