Systems/Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Roseville, CA

7d•$120,500 - $243,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. Who We Are: 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. Role Overview We are hiring an Expert‑level Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software for HPE wired networking switches. This role is ideal for a strong technical leader who remains highly hands‑on while owning architecture, guiding feature development, and mentoring engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong proficiency in C and experience developing embedded software on Linux.
Experience with system‑level design, architectural decision‑making, and feature ownership.
Proven ability to lead technically while remaining hands‑on.
Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

10+ software development experience (strongly desired)
Networking experience in wired networking or switch platforms.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

Own a feature area end‑to‑end, including architecture, design, implementation, and delivery.
Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded software using C (required) on Linux‑based systems; Python for tooling and testing as needed.
Perform architectural design, system planning, and feature‑level ownership aligned with overall product architecture.
Break down work into tasks, coordinate execution, and lead feature delivery across the team.
Conduct code reviews, ensure software quality, and mentor junior engineers.
Write and execute test plans; debug integration issues and drive solutions.
Collaborate with management and cross‑functional teams to communicate design status and resolve issues.