Systems Software Expert

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,500 - 276,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Systems Software Expert to design, develop, and troubleshoot software for complex products across multiple platforms. The role combines leadership of project teams with hands‑on engineering in C and Linux environments.

The position offers a hybrid work model with collaboration across internal and external partners, focusing on architecture, integration, and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 8–10 years of experience in systems software design and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple project teams of software engineers and partners through design, development, testing and integration.
• Manages relationships with internal and outsourced development partners.
• Reviews designs for compliance with guidelines and improves product quality.
• Provides domain expertise and leadership across cross‑functional projects.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies in the software systems group.
• Mentors less experienced staff and guides junior engineers.

Skills

C programming

Linux scripting

Software architecture

Problem solving

Verbal & written English

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

None

Job description

## Systems Software ExpertApplylocations: Ft. Collins, Colorado, United States of America: Spring, Texas, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 1206799Systems Software ExpertThis role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week 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 impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others. ***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. + Manages and expands 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 Required:*** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. + Typically 8-10 years experience. ***Knowledge and Skills:*** + Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages. + 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. + Strong C programming experience and Linux scripting skills + Experience or understanding of software systems design tools and languages. + Good analytical and problem solving skills. + Understanding of design for software systems running on multiple platform types + 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.* The following will be considered a strong advantage: + Knowledge of Linux kernel developers- device driver development with focus on networking devices + Knowledge of InfiniBand and programming with RDMA Verbs + Background in embedded system architecture/design and code + Knowledge of protocol analysis, network analysers, packet capture devices, or Wireshark + Understanding of Operating system concepts and System fabric Messaging concepts.**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:**Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.#unitedstates### ### #compute, #highperformancecompute**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 // 120,500 - 276,500 in Texas 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.htmlThe 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.**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.