Manageability Firmware Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Chippewa Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Wisconsin is seeking a firmware software engineer to design, develop, and test software for HPE server platforms. The role requires open collaboration with hardware teams and external partners, with a hybrid schedule of two days per week in the office.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IS and about two years of firmware experience, plus strong Python, C/C++, Rust, and OpenBMC/Yocto knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 2 years of firmware development experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required.
• Executes and writes portions of testing plans and documentation; debugs issues.
• Collaborates with internal and outsourced partners to develop high quality solutions.
• Communicates design status and issue resolution with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent

2 years firmware development experience

Job description

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 Description

Job Family Definition: Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs firmware for HPE server platforms. Develops software including operating systems, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and collaborates with hardware teams.

Management Level Definition

Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
• Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
• Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
• Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 2 years of firmware development experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• In depth knowledge of Python, Linux shell scripts, C/C .
• Experience with memory safe languages such as Rust.
• Knowledge of OpenBMC and Yocto build environment.
• Knowledge of low level Linux drivers, low level HW communication protocols such as i2c, i3c, CPLD, GPIO.
• Experience using software systems design tools and languages.
• Working knowledge of integrating AI into dev and test cycles.
• Knowledge of secure SW development life cycle.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
• Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.
• Software systems testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.
• Working knowledge of Redfish standards
• Exemplify test driven development

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

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Job Level

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

• • United States of America: Annual Salary USD 97,500 – 186,100 in Colorado // 92,700 – 213,500 in Minnesota & Texas & Wisconsin

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 December 4 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. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.