> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3543255-senior-principal-sw-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3543255-senior-principal-sw-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal SW Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $183,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Systems, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Scripts, Information Technology - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/Senior-Principal-SW-Engineer_1216023-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent. * Typically 12+ years' experience. Knowledge and Skills: * Experience architecting, designing, and developing innovative software system design tools and languages. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Experience in leading overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions. * Designing and integrating efficient and scalable software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture. * Evaluating and selecting forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools with customer mindset. * History of innovation with multiple patents or deployed solutions in the field of software design. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local languages, with an excellent ability to communicate nuanced concepts and influence in written and oral communication with a broad vocabulary. * Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals, and negotiate and influence options at business unit and executive levels. ## Description This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., Contributions have substantial technical impact on a significant HPE product/project, or a strategic/architectural direction. Go-to creator and innovator for critical business challenges and opportunities. Substantial, unique contributions provide long-lasting, recurring benefits like time-to-market improvements, cost reductions, or satisfying future and current unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology areas. Provides technical leadership to the business for significant project/program work. Leads and connects others across functions to unite around a common goal. Actively mentors others and contributes to the HPE technical community., * Develops organization-wide architectures, strategies, and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit. * Identifies and makes informed recommendations regarding new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture. * Reviews, evaluates, and influences designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards. * Provides tangible solutions that improve product quality and mitigate failure risk. * Contributes to domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups. * Brings creativity and innovation to the organization. * Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence; helps mentor career growth. * Acts as an internal authority on software systems design, sought out for consulting across organizations or Business Units. * Contributes to the external technical community through whitepapers, patents, or other significant innovations. ## Related Videos - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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