Platform Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Platform Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for complex platforms across multiple environments. The role emphasizes software systems expertise and collaboration with engineers, product teams, and partners.

This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Information Systems and 6–10 years of hands-on experience. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and architectures skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent; typically 6–10 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with multiple software design tools and languages; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate product architectures and negotiate options at senior management levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams of software engineers and development partners across all design stages.
• Manage relationships with internal and outsourced partners on software design and development.
• Review designs for compliance with guidelines and standards; provide feedback to improve quality.
• Provide domain-specific software leadership and mentorship across cross-organizational projects.
• Drive integration of new technologies and innovations in software projects.

Skills

Software architecture

Mentoring

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IS

Job description

Platform Software Engineer

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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 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 sustainable. 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.

Responsibilities

Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.

Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.

Provides domain‑specific expertise and overall software systems leadership and perspective to cross‑organization projects, programs, and activities.

Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.

Provides guidance and mentoring to less‑experienced staff members.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. Typically 6-10 years experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions. Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture. Evaluating forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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

Engineering Job Level: TCP_04

Salary

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 132,500 - 252,500 in Colorado The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Benefits Information

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

Application Closure

The estimated job application period closure is November 16 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

HPE 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.

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Strategic Context

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology innovation that fosters business transformation. We Are In the Acceleration Business We help customers use technology to slash the time it takes to turn ideas into value. In turn, they transform industries, markets and lives. Some of our customers run traditional IT environments. Most are transitioning to a secure, cloud-enabled, mobile-friendly infrastructure. Many rely on a combination of both. Wherever they are in that journey, we provide the technology and solutions to help them succeed.

Standards of Business Conduct (SBC)

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