Platform Software Engineer

HP Enterprise; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Annual bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

HP Enterprise in Sunnyvale is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop, and debug software for high-performance networking and security systems. You will work on OS-level components, network subsystems, and embedded platforms, collaborating across hardware, QA, and customer teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in networking/embedded or security platforms, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and experience with Unix/Linux and hardware-software integration.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in networking, embedded systems, or high-performance security platforms.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and hardware-software integration.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software for high-performance networking and security systems.
• Develops software for OS, network subsystems, routing engines, utilities and embedded platforms.
• Collaborates with hardware, QA, system test, and customer-facing teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Investigates complex field issues via log-driven debugging and cross-layer analysis.

Skills

C/C++

Python

OS internals

System-level debugging

Networking

Security systems

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/EE

Tools

Broadcom SDK

Marvell SDK

Copilot / AI coding tools

Job description

• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products in high-performance networking and security systems
• Develops software for operating systems, network subsystems, routing engines, security modules, utilities, embedded platforms, and Internet-related tools
• Determines hardware compatibility and influences hardware design for network interface and link layer protocols within embedded and high-performance networking systems
• Operates independently to design, develop, and resolve complex issues across software systems
• Works with minimal supervision while providing technical guidance and coordinating effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
• Demonstrates strong ownership, sound engineering judgment, and proactive collaboration to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions
• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for networking system software, including operating systems, networking components, and security functions
• Develops and maintains network interfaces, protocols, and security functions, and underlying SoC SDK or drivers to meet high-performance and high-scalability requirements
• Analyzes design requirements, defines coding and integration activities, and contributes to architectural reviews
• Executes and contributes to test plans, verification protocols, and documentation; debugs issues and proposes improvements
• Collaborates with hardware, QA, system test, and customer-facing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective software solutions
• Investigates complex field issues through log-driven debugging, system-level analysis, and cross-layer collaboration
• Supports sustaining engineering through maintenance and enhancement of existing features

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance, retirement programs and paid time off, including an industry-leading maternity and paternity leave package
• Recognition for your contributions, and potential participation in long-term incentives like annual equity awards
• The chance to earn an annual bonus based on performance
• A hybrid, flexible work model that ensures connectivity, a commitment to our culture and continued impact for team members
• Opportunities for personal and professional development to help you reach your career goals

Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems5-8 years of experience in networking, embedded systems, or high-performance security platformsExperience with Unix/Linux environments and hardware-software integrationPreferred: Experience with AI tools for coding assistance (e.g., Copilot) and intelligent debuggingAbility to collaborate effectively, mentor others, and contribute to a high-performance engineering culturePreferred: Experience with Link Layer protocols such as LACP, LLDP, EAPOL, etcStrong understanding of OS internals, virtualization, computer architecture, and system-level debuggingPreferred: Experience with Broadcom and/or Marvell SDKs for switching or network-interface subsystemsKnowledge of software testing methodologies, including test plan execution and debugging toolsPreferred: Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for predicting potential software or hardware errorsStrong experience working with switches, routers, and security systemsExperience developing software for multi-core embedded platforms, including network interfaces, protocol handling, and security processingStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to present design proposals and negotiate design decisionsStrong programming skills in C/C++ and Python