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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Software Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,500.0 - $243,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Extensible Authentication Protocol, Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, Multiprocessing, Network Interface, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subsystems, System Software, System Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/SW-Engineering--Systems----Senior-Software-Engineer_1200210-2 ## About the Role * Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems. * 5-8 years of experience in networking, embedded systems, or high-performance security platforms. Knowledge and Skills * Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python. * Strong experience working with switches, routers, and security systems. * Experience developing software for multi-core embedded platforms, including network interfaces, protocol handling, and security processing. * Strong understanding of OS internals, virtualization, computer architecture, and system-level debugging. * Experience with Unix/Linux environments and hardware-software integration. * Preferred: Experience with Link Layer protocols such as LACP, LLDP, EAPOL, etc. * Preferred: Experience with Broadcom and/or Marvell SDKs for switching or network-interface subsystems. * Preferred: Experience with AI tools for coding assistance (e.g., Copilot) and intelligent debugging. * Preferred: Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for predicting potential software or hardware errors. * Knowledge of software testing methodologies, including test plan execution and debugging tools. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present design proposals and negotiate design decisions. * Ability to collaborate effectively, mentor others, and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture. ## Description This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products in high-performance networking and security systems. Develops software for operating systems, network subsystems, routing engines, security modules, utilities, embedded platforms, and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and influences hardware design for network interface and link layer protocols within embedded and high-performance networking systems. Operates independently to design, develop, and resolve complex issues across software systems. Works with minimal supervision while providing technical guidance and coordinating effectively with team members and cross-functional partners. Demonstrates strong ownership, sound engineering judgment, and proactive collaboration to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions. Responsibilities * Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for networking system software, including operating systems, networking components, and security functions. * Develops and maintains network interfaces, protocols, and security functions, and underlying SoC SDK or drivers to meet high-performance and high-scalability requirements. * Analyzes design requirements, defines coding and integration activities, and contributes to architectural reviews. * Executes and contributes to test plans, verification protocols, and documentation; debugs issues and proposes improvements. * Collaborates with hardware, QA, system test, and customer-facing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective software solutions. * Investigates complex field issues through log-driven debugging, system-level analysis, and cross-layer collaboration. * Supports sustaining engineering through maintenance and enhancement of existing features. ## Related Videos - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)