HPE Labs - Research Engineer

HPE•Milpitas, CA

7d•$120,000 - $243,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Labs is an international industrial research organization headquartered in Milpitas, California. As Hewlett Packard Enterprise's central research organization, Hewlett Packard Labs' purpose is to deliver breakthrough technologies and technology advancements that provide a competitive advantage for the company, by investing in fundamental science and technology in areas of interest to HPE and getting the resulting technologies ready for adoption into new and existing markets. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for full-time research position in Networking and Distributed Systems Lab at Hewlett Packard Labs. Innovation drives progress, and Hewlett Packard Labs drives innovation. The Networking and Distributed Systems Lab focuses on researching and developing cutting-edge networked systems technologies, architectures and systems for next generation AI, HPC, Enterprise and Telecommunication Infrastructure. Our diverse team with a broad range of skillsets and expertise fosters innovation and development of new ideas not possible in traditional monolithic research organizations. Research areas of our interest include (but are not limited to): HPC, cloud, datacenter and enterprise networks, Cloud, AI and HPC workload orchestration, WiFi/Cellular/NextG seamless communication, B5G/6G RAN/core development, Next generation media (e.g., XR, AR, VR), FPGAs, GPUs, and SmartNICs, Disaggregated systems and interconnects (CXL, PCIe, NVLink, UALink, etc), Storage and distributed systems, Sensing and localization, Network programmability and virtualization, Network monitoring and anomaly analytics, Network and information security. We are particularly interested in individuals with a doctoral degree in Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering. Excellent networked systems building skills are a significant plus. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in distributed systems, HPC and AI workloads, enterprise and telecommunication networks, cloud applications, & network protocols. Excellent understanding of the current state of the art, major trends and opportunities as well as a demonstrated track record in making things real in innovative ways is considered a plus. Our researchers and engineers are not only distinguished academically as IEEE/ACM Fellows etc., they’re driven by wide-ranging curiosity and creativity and committed to real-world innovation. So if you have the mind of a scientist and the heart of an entrepreneur, and you dream of having a lasting impact on your field and our world, Hewlett Packard Labs wants to hear from you.

Requirements

Finishing or recently completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, such as computer science, electrical or computer engineering
Proven track record of world-class innovative research contributions
Strong programming and system-building skills
Highly Desirable: C/C++, Python, Linux Kernel development, Network Stack
Experience with CUDA, PyTorch, K8s, TensorFlow, KNative, OpenvSwitch and other control and orchestration platforms
Proficiency in network protocols and technologies, including but not limited to Ultra Ethernet, Slingshot, Collectives Communication, IP, TCP/UDP, P4, 5G, eBPF, DPDK etc.
Knowledge of WiFi/cellular protocol stack
Experience with wireless systems building including SDRs (e.g. USRPs)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated with an ability to work independently and well with others in a team

Nice To Haves

Excellent networked systems building skills
Strong background in distributed systems, HPC and AI workloads, enterprise and telecommunication networks, cloud applications, & network protocols
Excellent understanding of the current state of the art, major trends and opportunities
Demonstrated track record in making things real in innovative ways

Responsibilities

Researching and developing cutting-edge networked systems technologies, architectures and systems for next generation AI, HPC, Enterprise and Telecommunication Infrastructure.