File Systems Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking a File Systems Engineer to design and optimize storage subsystems for HPC workloads. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence about two days per week to collaborate with the storage team.

You will work on Lustre and Linux kernel I/O, analyze designs, develop testing plans, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high-performance storage solutions for AI and analytics workloads.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, updating, and debugging storage subsystems.
• Writing and executing testing plans for storage subsystems; identifying bottlenecks.
• Collaborating with software engineers to deliver high-performance storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for Lustre and Linux kernel I/O subsystems.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities such as layout evolution and data tiering.
• Writes and executes testing plans and documentation; debugs I/O call stacks, VFS bottlenecks, and kernel panics.
• Collaborates with project teams to develop reliable storage solutions for HPC workloads.
• Communicates status and progress to management and internal partners.
• Acts as a key technical contributor across enterprise storage architecture projects.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff.

Skills

Lustre file system

Linux kernel I/O

High-performance storage

HPC workloads

AI workloads

Tools

OST policies

VFS debugging

Testing frameworks

Job description

File Systems Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week 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.

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:

Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business and technical issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a project leader providing direction to t eam activities and facilitating decision-making. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. Handles mos t unique situations independently but may seek ad vice on highly complex issues. Provides guidance and mentoring to lower-level professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Designs enhancements, updates, and programmi ng changes for specific subsystems of parallel file systems, including Lustre and underlying Linux kernel I/O stacks.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required for assigned features, such as layout evolution, Object Storage Target (OST) striping policies, or data tiering.
• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned storage subsystems; identifies, debugs, and creates solutions for direct I/O call stacks, VFS bottlenecks, and kernel panics.
• Collaborates seamlessly with a project team of software systems engineers and internal partners to develop reliable, high-performance storage solutions for HPC and AI workloads.
• Communicates with management and internal development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution for assigned components.
• Participates as a key technical contributor in the storage software engineering team across various phases of larger enterprise storage architecture projects.
• Provides guidance, code review, and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

Education and Experience