Principal Security Software Engineer (Storage)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in California seeks a Principal Security Software Engineer (Storage) to design, develop, and secure storage software, including kernel drivers, microservices, and containerized applications orchestrated by Kubernetes.

This onsite role emphasizes security leadership, vulnerability management, and collaboration with executive teams to meet security certifications and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing secure software architectures.
• Experience in vulnerability management and remediation.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native tech.
• Strong communication and leadership for cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of security certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria, STIG).

Responsibilities

• Acts as security consultant to engineering teams reviewing architecture and decisions.
• Manage vulnerability backlog, response, and remediation plan.
• Develop organization-wide architectures for software systems.
• Mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Evaluate new technologies for security alignment.

Skills

Security architecture

Vulnerability management

Kubernetes

Containers

Software design

Leadership

Security certifications

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Principal Security Software Engineer (Storage)

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 onfinding 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 and troubleshoots software for HPE Storage products and integrates them with other HPE Cloud Products and Solutions. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Software includes parts of Operation System, Kernel Drivers, Microservices and Applications running in containers orchestrated byKubernetes.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit.


• Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture.


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


• Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.


• Provides guidance and mentoring to less‑experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence.

Act as a security consultant to engineering teams, reviewing the architecture, features and technical decisions from a security perspective.

Manage the Vulnerability backlog, response and remediation plan for the entire product.

Education and Experience Required:

Master’s and PhD degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Specialization or prior experience in Computer or Network Security is highly desirable

• Typically 15+ years experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience designing and developing software systems design tools and languages.

Deep and practical knowledge and experience in building Secure Products in conformance with security protocols, industry standards and best practices.

Experience working with 3 rd party vendors and security agencies on Security Certifications and Compliance__(FIPS, Common Criteria, DISA STIG)

• 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 and selecting forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.


• History of innovation with multiple patents or deployed solutions in the field of software design.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.


• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at business unit and executive levels.

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_05

"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 172,000 - 349,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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

The estimated job application period closure is August 31 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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