Principal Security Software Engineer (Storage)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Durham, NC

4d•$157,000 - $361,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Designs, develops, and troubleshoots software for HPE Storage products and integrates them with other HPE Cloud Products and Solutions. The role may involve software for operating systems, kernel drivers, microservices, and applications running in containers orchestrated by Kubernetes, and determining hardware compatibility or influencing hardware design. As a principal-level technical contributor, the role has visible impact on a product or major subcomponent and applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to complex problems. It provides technical leadership for significant project and program work, contributes to cross-functional initiatives, and supports mentorship and knowledge sharing. The engineer develops organization-wide software architectures and methodologies, advises engineering teams on security, and manages the product’s vulnerability backlog and remediation response. The role is hybrid, requiring an average of two days per week in an HPE office. The expected annual base salary varies by location: $165,500–$313,500 in Colorado; $178,000–$361,000 in California; and $157,000–$361,000 in North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Requirements

Master’s and Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Typically 15+ years of experience.
Experience designing and developing software systems design tools and languages.
Deep practical knowledge and experience building secure products in conformance with security protocols, industry standards, and best practices.
Experience working with third-party vendors and security agencies on security certifications and compliance, including FIPS, Common Criteria, and DISA STIG.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in the overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions.
Experience designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into an overall architecture.
Experience evaluating and selecting forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and executing test plans, debugging, and using testing scripts and tools.
History of innovation with multiple patents or deployed solutions in software design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery of English and the local language.
Ability to communicate product architectures and design proposals effectively and negotiate options at business-unit and executive levels.

Nice To Haves

Specialization or prior experience in computer or network security is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit.
Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with the technology roadmap and business value; create plans to integrate and update them in the architecture.
Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards, providing feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
Use domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
Guide and mentor less-experienced staff in software systems design and development.
Act as a security consultant to engineering teams by reviewing architecture, features, and technical decisions from a security perspective.
Manage the vulnerability backlog, response, and remediation plan for the entire product.