Principal Linux Driver Architect - HPC Networking (Hybrid)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Principal Linux Driver Engineer to lead architecture and development of Linux kernel drivers and high-performance networking software for Slingshot. You will collaborate with ASIC, hardware, firmware, and system software teams to bring new products from architecture to deployment.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep expertise in Linux kernel development, network driver architecture, and complex hardware/software integration across HPC and AI-scale

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with extensive Linux kernel driver development in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of Linux kernel drivers and low-level networking software for Slingshot products.
• Define software interfaces and influence hardware and firmware architecture for future generations.
• Develop telemetry, diagnostics, fault detection, and recovery capabilities to improve product quality.

Skills

Linux kernel dev

C programming

Network driver dev

High-performance networking

Kernel internals

Root-cause analysis

Telemetry & diagnostics

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/EE

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Principal Linux Driver Engineer to lead architecture and development of Linux kernel drivers and high-performance networking software for Slingshot. You will collaborate with ASIC, hardware, firmware, and system software teams to bring new products from architecture to deployment.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep expertise in Linux kernel development, network driver architecture, and complex hardware/software integration across HPC and AI-scale