System / Software engineer II

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Career development programs

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a System/Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and Go, with an onsite focus in California. You will collaborate with product management, QA, DevOps, and device engineering to build scalable software.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership of features, applying algorithms, and ensuring reliability via CI/CD, testing, and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing production software in Python and/or Go.
• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, concurrency, and modular software design.
• Experience building backend APIs and asynchronous services, including error handling, timeouts, retries, and failure recovery.
• Knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and relational databases,( familiarity with caching or NoSQL systems a plus)
• Experience with Git, code reviews, unit and integration testing, CI/CD

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily in Python and Go
• Apply appropriate algorithms, data structures, and techniques to write efficient and maintainable code
• Own features and fixes throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation through code review, automated testing, deployment, and operational support
• Collaborate with product management, QA, DevOps, and device engineering teams
• Use approved AI development tools for coding, testing, debugging, and code exploration, while retaining responsibility for correctness, security, and maintainability

Skills

Python

Go

APIs

Data structures

CI/CD

Git

Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Job description

System / Software engineer II

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 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:

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily in Python and Go
• Apply appropriate algorithms, data structures, and techniques to write efficient and maintainable code
• Own features and fixes throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation through code review, automated testing, deployment, and operational support
• Collaborate with product management, QA, DevOps, and device engineering teams
• Use approved AI development tools for coding, testing, debugging, and code exploration, while retaining responsibility for correctness, security, and maintainability

Required qualification/experience:

• Experience in developing production software in Python and/or Go
• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, concurrency, and modular software design
• Experience building backend APIs and asynchronous services, including error handling, timeouts, retries, and failure recovery
• Knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and relational databases,( familiarity with caching or NoSQL systems a plus)
• Experience with Git, code reviews, unit and integration testing, CI/CD

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 3+ years experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Using software systems design tools and languages.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
• Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.
• Software systems testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.

Good to have experience:

• Familiarity with cloud services and containerized applications, such as AWS and Docker
• Problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to investigate unfamiliar systems and follow work through to completion
• Cloud and distributed platforms: AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, RDS/Aurora, SQS, IAM; Kubernetes and Helm; Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch
• AI-assisted development: GitHub Copilot or comparable coding assistants, including reviewing generated code, verifying behavior through tests, and protecting sensitive information
• Understanding of microservices architecture, API contracts, sync/async service-to-service communication

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 .

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.

Let's Stay Connected:

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_02

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 108,500 - 218,500 in California

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

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.