Systems/Embedded Software Engineer

Systems/Embedded Software Engineer

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.

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Job Description

The Software Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded and systems software for both new and existing ASIC-based products. This role involves troubleshooting and debugging hardware and software issues, developing low-level system software components, and collaborating closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.

The position plays a key role in influencing hardware design decisions, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality software solutions for complex system architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project teams and development partners responsible for software design, analysis, coding, testing, and system integration activities.

Manage and strengthen relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in software systems development.

Review and evaluate software designs and project deliverables to ensure compliance with engineering standards, development guidelines, and quality requirements.

Provide actionable feedback to improve product quality, reliability, and risk mitigation.

Serve as a technical expert and provide software systems leadership across cross-functional programs and engineering initiatives.

Drive the adoption and integration of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices within the software systems organization.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools and practices to improve software development, debugging, testing, diagnostics, and automation while maintaining quality, security, and engineering standards.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Typically 5 to 8 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or embedded systems development.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Software Development and Embedded Systems

Strong experience developing systems or embedded software using C and Rust ; experience with Go is advantageous.

Experience designing, implementing, testing, and integrating software features for embedded or systems-level environments.

Strong understanding of software systems architecture, including: Linux kernel drivers

Embedded systems

Multithreaded programming

Experience integrating software across multiple hardware and platform environments.

Hardware and ASIC Development

Proven experience debugging hardware/software interaction issues.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret ASIC designs in detail.

Experience working with hardware emulation and simulation environments.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Experience defining software testing methodologies and executing comprehensive validation plans.

Proficiency with software debugging tools, testing frameworks, automation tools, and test scripting.

Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues effectively.

AI-Assisted Engineering

Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools and practices to accelerate software development, debugging, testing, and technical problem-solving.

Strong engineering judgment to review, validate, and verify AI-generated outputs while ensuring compliance with quality, security, and technical standards.

Professional Competencies

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.

Ability to effectively present and communicate product architectures, design proposals, technical recommendations, and solution alternatives to engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership.

Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities within complex technical environments.

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.

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