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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Software Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $111,500.0 - $211,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Applications Architecture, BIOS, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Subsystems, System Software, TCP/IP, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Test Scripts, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Nvme, Vmware - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Ft-Collins-Colorado-United-States-of-America/Systems-Software-Engineer_1214909-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. * Typically, 4 + years of experience in validating storage firmware products/protocols, and system software including kernel/OS. Knowledge and Skills: * Expertise in multiple software systems design tools and languages (Python, shell). * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Designing software systems running on multiple platform types. * Software systems testing 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 management levels. * Solid experience with firmware (BIOS, BMC, Expander FW, NVRAM, HBA) testing. * Working experience with PCIe, NTB, and NVMe interfaces for platform-based products * Strong understanding of QA and release processes. * Networking knowledge in areas such as TCP/IP and networking infrastructure. * Comfortable working in Linux, Windows, and VMware environments * Extensive experience with multiple software quality assurance tools and processes. ## 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., In the HPE Hybrid Cloud, we lead the innovation agenda and technology roadmap for all of HPE. This includes managing the design, development, and product portfolio of our next-generation cloud platform, Green Lake. Working with customers, we help them reimagine their information technology needs to deliver a simple, consumable solution that helps them drive their business results. Join us redefine what's next for you., * Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. * Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution. * Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture. * Leads a project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem. * Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution. * Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects. 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