Sr Software Engineer – Wireless Access Point Development

Job Summary

This role has been designed as Onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work 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

Aruba is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some of the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the Intelligent Edge – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what’s next for you.

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 include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities:

• Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware.
• Design and implement high-performance device drivers for wireless and wired networking.
• Build system software to collect, analyze, and distribute wireless statistics.
• Create software to dynamically manage large groups of wireless devices.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and shape new products.
• 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.

What You Need To Bring

Education and Experience Required:

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

Knowledge And Skills

• A persistent, creative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Worked on enterprise access points software for at least 3 years.
• Strong proficiency in C/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.
• Good knowledge of ARM CPU architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level systems languages (e.g., Python, Go).
• Broadcom or QCA wireless drivers.
• 802.11ac/ax/be/bn standards and Wi-Fi fast roaming.
• Security protocols and secure system design.
• Collaboration with machine learning and data science teams.

Additional Skills

• Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX).

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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