Software Engineer (FreeBSD)
MistThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
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Job Description:
You will work on FreeBSD kernel, drivers, and platform software, enabling new hardware, improving reliability and performance, and solving complex system-level problems across software and hardware boundaries.
This role will be on-site in Sunnyvale, CA 2+ days a week. Current schedule is Tuesday/Thursday in office, with more days on-site as needed.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, debug, and maintain FreeBSD kernel and system-level software
Lead and contribute to platform bring-up and hardware enablement
Analyze and resolve complex issues spanning kernel, drivers, hardware, and firmware
Make sound architecture and design decisions to optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
Review code and designs to ensure high quality, correctness, and maintainability
Contribute to and improve test infrastructure and automation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including platform, hardware, QA, and architecture
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Basic Qualifications
This role will be on-site in Sunnyvale 2+ days a week. Current schedule is Tuesday/Thursday in office, with more days on-site as needed.
Typically 5+ years of experience in system-level software development
Strong expertise in FreeBSD OS internals, kernel programming, and system software
5+ years of experience developing and validating kernel drivers and platform software
5+ years of Proven ability to debug complex issues across kernel, drivers, and hardware
5+ years of experience resulting in a strong proficiency in C/C++ and complex data structures
Solid understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, IPC, and memory management
Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, virtualization, or distributed systems is a plus
Experience with test automation, including debugging failures and analyzing logs
Scripting experience in Python, Rust, or similar languages
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Self-driven, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
What We Can Offer You:
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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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TCP_03"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 120,500 - 243,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
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