Entry Level Firmware Engineer Jobs

Manageability Firmware 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.

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs firmware for HPE server platforms. Develops software including operating systems, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and collaborates with hardware teams.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.

• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.

• Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.

• Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.

• Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

• Typically 2+ years of firmware development experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In depth knowledge of Python, Linux shell scripts, C/C++.

• Experience with memory safe languages such as Rust.

• Knowledge of OpenBMC and Yocto build environment.

• Knowledge of low level Linux drivers, low level HW communication protocols such as i2c, i3c, CPLD, GPIO.

• Experience using software systems design tools and languages.

• Working knowledge of integrating AI into dev and test cycles.

• Knowledge of secure SW development life cycle.

• Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.

• Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.

• Software systems testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.

• Working knowledge of Redfish standards

• Exemplify test driven development

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

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Unconditional Inclusion

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_02

"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 97,500 - 186,100 in Colorado // 92,700 - 213,500 in Minnesota & Texas & Wisconsin
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

The estimated job application period closure is December 4 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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