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# Principal Software Engineer - Embedded (RIS)

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $172,000.0 - $349,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Networking Hardware, PCI Express, Software Engineering, System Programming, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Hardware Testing, Juniper, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Sunnyvale-California-United-States-of-America/Principal-Software-Engineer---Embedded--RIS-_1205400-3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * 10+ years of professional experience developing embedded software or firmware.
 * Strong programming skills in C and C++.
 * Extensive experience developing embedded software in Linux or Unix environments.
 * Hands-on experience developing software for networking platforms, including routers or switches.
 * Experience developing device drivers and system-level software.
 * Experience bringing up new hardware platforms and supporting hardware validation.
 * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using software, hardware, and memory analysis tools.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Ethernet interfaces, high-speed PHYs, SERDES, and networking hardware.
 * Knowledge of hardware board design and board-level architecture.
 * Experience with PCIe, I2C, FPGA, Ethernet MAC/PHY, and other high-speed interfaces.
 * Experience with chassis management, interface management, and platform management software.
 * Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
 * Experience programming NPUs, ASICs, or other networking silicon.
 * Knowledge of large-scale networking systems and carrier-grade platforms.

## 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., We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our platform software team responsible for developing the low-level software that powers HPE-Juniper routing platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy working at the hardware-software boundary, building device drivers, programming network processors (NPUs) and ASICs, and enabling next-generation networking systems.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of high-performance networking platforms, working closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for next-generation routing products.

What You'll Do

 * Design, develop, and maintain embedded platform software and firmware for networking systems.
 * Develop low-level software, device drivers, and system components for Linux-based networking platforms.
 * Program and enable Network Processors (NPUs), ASICs, and other platform hardware.
 * Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and sustaining engineering.
 * Develop functional specifications, software designs, and unit test plans.
 * Bring up new hardware platforms and support board-level integration and validation.
 * Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues using advanced debugging techniques and tools.
 * Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, firmware, and architecture teams to deliver high-quality networking products.
 * Contribute to continuous improvements in software quality, performance, and reliability.