Systems Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Systems Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced testing environment. This onsite role focuses on testing HPE storage products, validating applications with storage solutions, and reproducing customer issues to accelerate resolution.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in storage and virtualization, strong Linux/Windows testing, scripting (Python, Shell), and experience with VMware/Hyper-V/KVM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years hands-on experience with cloud, storage, and networking technologies, including Block, File and Object storage, Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) and enterprise backup solutions.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer-focused testing practices and ensure customer point of view informs decisions.
• Design, implement, and execute customer-focused tests for data storage products.
• Validate integration feasibility with HPE storage products to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, escalation, QA and product teams to reproduce issues and accelerate debugging and resolution.
• Analyze test results, debug failures, and drive issues to resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Review specifications and contribute to test strategies, workflows, and documentation.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Python

Shell

Debugging

Analytical

Collaboration

AI tools

Learning

Communication

Education

CS/CE degree

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

JIRA

Job description

Systems Software Engineer

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:

The Customer Focused Testing team is seeking an experienced Systems Software Engineer who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This role focuses on testing HPE storage products, evaluating application feasibility with HPE storage solutions, and reproducing customer issues in customer-like environments to accelerate debugging and resolution. The successful candidate is a self-driven engineer with at least 4 years of relevant experience, deep hands‑on storage and virtualization expertise, and the ability to represent the customer's point of view in cross‑functional decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion customer-focused testing practices, advocate for issue resolution, and influence product quality by ensuring the customer's point of view is represented in decision-making.
• Design, implement, and execute customer-focused tests for the data storage product offering.
• Rapidly gain expertise in external applications and validate integration feasibility with HPE storage products to deliver robust end‑to‑end solutions.
• Collaborate with Customer Engineering and Escalation teams to understand customer issues, perform targeted testing to reproduce problems, and work with development to accelerate debugging and resolution.
• Analyze test results, debug failures, and drive issues to resolution with development, QA, product management, and customer support teams.
• Review and provide input on functional and design specifications, and partner with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Solution Engineering, Customer Support, and Platform Engineering.
• Identify test coverage gaps, raise defects, shift information left to upstream test organizations, and document test strategies, workflows, results, and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Typically, 4+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud, storage, and networking technologies, including Block, File and Object storage, Kubernetes, and related ecosystems.
• Solid understanding of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3) to support scalable and reliable solutions.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) and enterprise backup solutions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems for multi‑platform testing and validation.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Shell) to automate workflows and improve test efficiency.
• Experience setting up and managing lab infrastructure, including storage systems and servers.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills for complex, distributed system environments.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting ability, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regression, scalability, and performance testing methodologies to ensure product reliability.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard tools, including test management platforms, defect tracking systems (JIRA), and performance benchmarking tools.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with multiple engineering teams and stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
• Self‑driven with outstanding verbal and written communication skills to influence and deliver results across teams.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, or improve testing workflows.
• Passion for learning emerging technologies, with curiosity and adaptability to apply them to real‑world enterprise‑grade quality scenarios.

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.

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.

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

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 111,500 - 211,500 in Colorado
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Employee Benefits Information

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

Application Closure

The estimated job application period closure is January 1 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

EEO Statement

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Legal Compliance

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.