Principal Embedded Platform Software Engineer - Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

California

On-site

USD 172,000 - 349,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help define and build Linux-based platform software for high-performance routing and switching platforms used in cloud, enterprise, and service-provider networks.

You will work with hardware architects, ASIC designers, and software engineers to deliver a scalable platform, lead architecture reviews, and drive cross-functional decisions across multiple hardware generations.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience developing system software for networking, embedded, or infrastructure platforms.
Strong hands-on software development experience in C and modern C++ (C++11 or newer).
Strong Linux systems programming experience.
Experience developing software for routers, switches, firewalls, networking appliances, or similar infrastructure products.
Experience bringing up new hardware platforms from early development through production deployment.
Experience debugging complex problems at the hardware/software boundary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop Linux-based platform software for high-performance routing and switching platforms.
Develop platform infrastructure responsible for hardware discovery, initialization, inventory management, environmental monitoring, interface management, telemetry, and chassis services.
Drive software bring-up of next-generation networking platforms based on custom ASICs/NPUs and merchant silicon.
Define hardware abstraction layers and software interfaces that support multiple hardware generations and platform variants.
Develop and maintain low-level platform software, device drivers, and hardware-management services.
Work closely with ASIC, hardware, systems, manufacturing, and software teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex platform and hardware/software integration issues.
Contribute to platform resiliency, reliability, serviceability, and observability initiatives.
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects and teams.
Participate in all phases of development, from requirements and architecture through implementation, validation, deployment, and sustaining engineering.