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Senior Systems/Software Engineer – Storage with C++ Expertise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Senior Systems/Software Engineer – Storage with C++ Expertise in Durham, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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  • On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting allows some remote work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Linux and software engineering.
  • Level classifies it as a senior role.
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Senior software engineer designing and developing enterprise storage platform software and distributed storage features using C++.

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Senior Systems/Software Engineer – Storage with C++ Expertise

  

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

 

Management Level Definition:

Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop software for the HPE Alletra Enterprise Storage Platform, including storage services, data path components, and systems infrastructure.
  • Implement scalable and highly concurrent solutions using modern C++ in Linux environments.
  • Investigate, debug, and resolve functional, reliability, and performance issues using profiling and diagnostic tools.
  • Contribute to the design of distributed storage features with a focus on availability, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across software, performance, platform, and quality engineering to deliver robust product features.
  • Participate in design, code, and test reviews to ensure maintainable, high-quality software.
  • Develop automated tests and validation frameworks to improve product quality and release confidence.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies and approaches that enhance storage capabilities and engineering productivity.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to technical discussions and knowledge sharing within the team.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • Typically 6-10 years experience.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages.-
  • C++ coding – STL, boost, Templates, basic C++, OOP concepts, Python
  • Systems/Distributed/embedded systems
  • Linux operating system – understanding of OS, CPU/memory/system architecture
  • Multithreaded programming – use of mutexes, locks etc
  • Algorithms/Data structures, Experience writing performant code, Debugging/profiling tools like – GDB, perf etc
  • Any experience with File systems, Storage, data path work or any experience building systems infrastructure code is a huge plus. Any knowledge of Kubernetes is a big plus
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions.
  • Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture.
  • Evaluating forms and processes for software systems testing and 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 senior management levels.

Accessibility


HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.


Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Let's Stay Connected:

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

    

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 126,500 - 290,500 in North Carolina
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

   

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How we rate this

Senior Systems/Software Engineer – Storage with C++ Expertise at Hewlett Packard Enterprise rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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