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# Software Engineer 2 - Wireless Access Point Development

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $108,500 - $218,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Assembly Language, Booting (BIOS), Microarchitecture, Device Drivers, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Protocols, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Cupertino-California-United-States-of-America/Software-Engineer-2---Wireless-Access-Point-Development_1217741-2

## About the Role

* one year of software development in networking industry
 * A persistent, creative, and solution-oriented mindset.
 * Strong proficiency in C programming.
 * Deep experience with Linux kernel and OS development.
 * Ability to work across the embedded stack: bootloader, device drivers, kernel, and user space.
 * Solid understanding of 802.11/Wi-Fi and wired networking protocols.
 * Strong knowledge of ARM CPU architecture.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * High-level systems languages (e.g., Python, Go).
 * Assembly languages (e.g., ARM, x86).
 * Broadcom or QCA or Mediatek wireless drivers.
 * 802.11ac/ax/be standards and Wi-Fi fast roaming.

## 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., + Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware.

 + Design and implement high-performance device drivers for wireless and wired networking.
 + Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and shape new products.
 + BSP and boardbring up, Kernel modules development.
 + Partner with data analytics teams to build intelligent, adaptive wireless networks.
 + Work closely with customers and product managers to resolve issues and deliver new features.
 + Proactively identify opportunities to create customer value through technical innovation.
 + Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware.