Senior ASIC Diagnostic Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Colorado is seeking an experienced ASIC diagnostics engineer to design, analyze, and bring up NIC and switch diagnostics and firmware in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

You will collaborate with ASIC, board, and software teams on product definition and implementation, contributing to high‑performance networking solutions used in HPC and AI workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in ASIC diagnostics or silicon validation

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across design, development, and test for complex products
• Review designs for compliance with guidelines and standards; provide feedback to improve quality
• Provide architecture design guidance and platform leadership on cross-organization projects
• Lead project teams including engineers and external partners to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions
• Mentor less experienced staff to foster innovation and excellence
• Participate in selection processes for future technical leaders
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies into ASIC firmware, diagnostics, simulation and emulation

Skills

C programming

Python

Linux

NIC development

SerDes

Linux drivers

Switch development

Scripting

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE

Tools

None

Job description

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

Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies, and tests diagnostics, firmware, simulators, and emulators for HPE Slingshot™ high‑performance networking ASICs and boards. HPE Slingshot is a modern, high‑performance interconnect used in large‑scale HPC and AI clusters, delivering industry‑leading bandwidth, low latency, and scalability for demanding workloads. Slingshot implements Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) capabilities and is aligned with the Ultra Ethernet standard, helping define and deliver next‑generation Ethernet semantics optimized for HPC and AI at scale. In this role, the engineer contributes directly to the product definition, implementation, and bring‑up of NIC and switch diagnostics and firmware, working closely with ASIC, board, and software teams in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, multi‑site Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and is responsible for all stages of design, development, and test for complex products, solutions, and platforms.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality
• Provides technical expertise along with the overall architecture design and platform leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Provides leadership of project team of other engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for prototypes and products.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to set an example of design and development innovation and excellence.
• Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the ASIC firmware, diagnostic, simulation and emulation organization.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in ASIC diagnostics or silicon validation

Knowledge And Skills

• Expert C programmer and Python in a Linux environment with at least 5 years of industry experience
• Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working level knowledge of NIC, Ethernet, and SerDes development and debug experience
• Working level knowledge of linux drivers
• Working level knowledge of switch development and debug experience
• Working level knowledge of software programming and scripting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English

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.

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 142,000 - 270,000 in Colorado // 135,000 - 310,500 in Minnesota & Wisconsin 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 October 30 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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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.