Senior Systems/Software Engineer

About the role

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description

Job Family Definition: Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainably. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Skills Required

• C++ coding – STL, boost, Templates, basic C++, OOP concepts
• Python
• Systems/Distributed/embedded systems
• Linux operating system – understanding of OS, cpu/memory/system architecture
• User space coding (no kernel mode), on prem device
• Multithreaded programming – use of mutexes, locks etc
• Algorithms/Data structures
• Experience writing performant code
• Debugging/profiling tools like – GDB, perf etc
• Any experience with File systems, Storage, data path work or any experience building systems infrastructure code is a huge plus
• Any knowledge of Kubernetes is a big plus

Experience Required

• Deep understanding of modern C++
• Proficient with STL, Boost, templates, and object-oriented design
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Experience with Systems programming with C++11 and beyond – Safe and Performant Coding. For example - Solid grasp of systems-level concepts (memory management, CPU architecture, I/O)
• Experience with user-space development on Linux
• Multithreaded Programming
• Practical experience with concurrency primitives and synchronization techniques
• Understanding of thread safety, race conditions, and deadlock prevention
• Ability to design and debug multithreaded applications using modern C++ constructs
• Practical experience using C++11/14/17 multithreading constructs such as std::thread, std::mutex, std::lock_guard, std::unique_lock, and condition variables
• Understanding of memory management improvements like std::shared_ptr, std::unique_ptr, and move semantics for safe and efficient resource handling
• Practical experience using RAII principles and smart pointers to avoid memory leaks and ensure exception safety
• Ability to write cache-friendly and low-latency code, with attention to performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
• Familiarity with profiling tools and performance bottleneck analysis
• Exposure to performance tuning and debugging low-level issues. Ability to triage/debug issues with these skills
• Familiarity with Distributed Systems design concepts
• Familiarity with Algorithms/Data structures and ability to answer interview questions on these
• Strong foundation in data structures (lists, stacks, queues, hash maps, trees, graphs, and other non-linear data structures)
• Ability to analyze and optimize algorithmic complexity
• Comfortable with problem-solving and whiteboard coding
• Any experience with File systems, Storage, data path work or any experience building systems infrastructure code is a huge plus

Soft Skills, Collaboration, & Communication

• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and personal contributions
• Comfortable asking clarifying questions and engaging in collaborative problem-solving
• Project Awareness
• Demonstrated ownership of technical components within larger projects
• Ability to explain both the big picture and individual contributions
• Learning & Adaptability
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Experience working with global teams and managing time zone differences

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development: Programs tailored to help achieve career goals.

Unconditional Inclusion: Flexible work arrangements and a diverse, inclusive environment.

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Pay and Benefits

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 136,500 - 260,500 in Massachusetts // 136,500 - 276,500 in California // 120,500 - 276,500 in North Carolina & Texas

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

The estimated job application period closure is August 17, 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.