Manageability Firmware Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP is seeking a Manageability Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and debug firmware for HPE server platforms. The role involves working in a hybrid model with an average 2 days per week in an HPE office.

The candidate will contribute to firmware development using Python, C/C++, Linux, and OpenBMC/Yocto, with emphasis on low-level drivers and secure software practices. 2+ years of firmware experience required.

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, 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.

Skills

Python

Linux shell scripts

C/C++

Rust

OpenBMC

Yocto build

Low level Linux drivers

I2C

I3C

CPLD

GPIO

AI in dev/test

Secure SDLC

Test driven development

Redfish

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

OpenBMC

Yocto

Job description

Manageability Firmware 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 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.

Job:

Engineering Job Level: TCP_02

Salary and Benefits:

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.

The estimated job application period closure is December 4 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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