Senior Software Engineer

Senior 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.

Sunnyvale, CA

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Systems Engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software for enhancements and next‑generation products. This role involves building and optimizing a wide range of software solutions, including operating systems, compilers, networking systems, databases, and internet‑based tools. The engineer will also assess hardware compatibility and contribute to hardware design decisions.

At this level, you will have a sustained impact on the technical direction of HPE products, solutions, and services. You are recognized as a subject matter expert, applying advanced knowledge to solve complex business and technical challenges. You will collaborate across functional and technical teams, contribute to cross‑organizational initiatives, and exercise strong independent judgment in achieving objectives. This role may also include mentoring and leading other engineers.

• Lead multiple project teams, including internal and outsourced partners, across all phases of the software development lifecycle: design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration
• Drive end‑to‑end architecture and development of complex software systems and platforms
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal and external development partners
• Review and evaluate system designs and development activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices
• Provide actionable feedback to improve product quality and reduce risk
• Serve as a technical leader, offering domain expertise across cross‑functional projects and initiatives
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into software systems and development processes
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Strong programming experience in C, C++, Python, or Golang
• Proven expertise in software architecture and system design for complex products and solutions
• Experience designing and integrating software systems across multiple platforms
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience in software testing methodologies, including test planning, debugging, and automation tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership
• Ability to communicate architectural designs, propose solutions, and influence decision‑making at senior levels
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Datadog

• Cloud Architectures
• Cross Domain Knowledge
• Design Thinking
• Development Fundamentals
• Dev Ops
• Distributed Computing
• Microservices Fluency
• Full Stack Development
• Security‑First Mindset
• Solutions Design
• Testing & Automation
• User Experience (UX)

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.

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