Systems Software Expert
About The Position
The Systems Software Expert designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software for enhancements and new products. The work may involve operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools, and may include determining hardware compatibility or influencing hardware design. As a subject matter expert, this role applies advanced knowledge to complex business issues and provides expertise and leadership to functional and technical project teams. The position leads teams through all stages of development for complex software products and platforms, from solution design and analysis through coding, testing, and integration. It also guides less-experienced staff and may contribute to cross-functional initiatives. The role is hybrid, with an average of two days per week required in an HPE office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Typically 12 or more years of experience.
- Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with 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.
- Knowledge of kernel design fundamentals, including OS boot, process scheduling, system call handling in interrupt and process contexts, real-time interrupt handling, and timekeeping.
- Familiarity with x86-64 architecture.
- Familiarity with multi-core programming in C and x86-64 assembler.
- Familiarity with hypervisors and virtualized environments.
- Experience with source code management tools.
- Knowledge of fault-tolerant system design fundamentals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, mastery of English and the local language, and ability to communicate product architectures and design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple project teams of software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners through all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
- Manage and expand relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
- Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provide feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
- Provide domain-specific expertise and software systems leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
- Drive innovation and the integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
Benefits
- A comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Career development programs to support professional goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
