Software Engineer, Embedded Systems (Networking Platforms)

Hpe Simplivity
Hpe Simplivity

Software Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

USD 105,500-213,500 / year

Posted on Jul 27, 2026
Software Engineer, Embedded Systems (Networking Platforms)

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, routers, networks, utilities.

You will be part of a product development team building high‑complexity, high‑scale networking platforms. This includes working with state‑of‑the‑art silicon and platform technologies to deliver HPE’s next‑generation networking systems. The role requires hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and validating software for advanced networking platforms. The ideal candidate is dynamic, enthusiastic, and self‑driven, and thrives in a fast‑paced development environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop platform‑level and system‑level software for networking platforms.

  • Participate on a project team of engineers involved in the development of software for networking products

  • Contribute to all phases of software development, from requirements gathering through implementation and sustaining

  • Write functional, design and unit test specs.

  • Design and develop complex modules of embedded code, troubleshoot and resolve defects.

  • Demonstrate strong communication skills to work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams, and promote team collaboration

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

  • 2+ years of Embedded systems development/debugging experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong in C/C++, Python, Embedded systems development/debugging experience

  • Experience with device drivers, bring-up of new hardware and/or ASIC

  • Hands-on experience on switch/router embedded system software development

  • Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Experience designing software systems running on multiple platform types.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience of working on PTP, SyncE, IEEE1588, ITU-T timing standards is a plus

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_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 105,500 - 213,500 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

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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