Systems Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in California is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver next‑generation storage platforms. You will collaborate with firmware, hardware, and storage OS teams, applying low‑level languages like C and Rust to build reliable storage solutions for on‑prem and hybrid environments.

The role demands deep knowledge of SAS/NVMe and software system architecture, with leadership across project teams and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 6–10 years' experience in embedded system design/implementation for distributed storage systems.
• Extensive experience with C, Rust, Python.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple project teams of software systems engineers and partners through all design and development stages.
• Manages relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design.
• Reviews designs for compliance with guidelines and provides feedback to improve quality and reduce risk.
• Provides domain-specific expertise and software systems leadership across cross-organization projects.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects within the software systems design organization.
• Mentors less-experienced staff members.

Skills

C

Rust

Python

SAS

NVMe

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

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 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:

The Systems and Software engineer will work alongside a team of talented engineers to design, develop, and deliver the next-generation Storage Platforms to the Storage division. The job involves close collaboration with Firmware engineering, Hardware engineering, and Storage OS teams. A deep understanding of low-level programming languages, including C and Rust, is a must. We deliver storage solutions, and a good understanding of SAS and NVMe is a plus. We foster a results-based culture, encouraging collaboration, and offering the flexibility to manage our own work, while delivering high-impact solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
• Manage and expand relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software systems leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically, 6-10 years' experience in embedded system design/implementation for Distributed Storage systems.
• Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages (C, Rust, Python).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of SAS and NVMe protocols
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions.
• Designing and integrating software systems running on Intel and AMD into overall architecture.
• Evaluating forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management 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.

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

"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 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 136,500 - 276,500 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 November 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. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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

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