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Linux Software Engineers are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa roles in the U.S. tech sector, with demand concentrated in cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, and kernel development. Employers filing LCAs for these roles typically classify them under SOC codes tied to software developers, which means your degree field and job duties both need to align clearly with a specialty occupation.
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Cloud Security & Linux Support Engineer (HPE Labs)
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:
Linux and infrastructure engineer supporting R&D researchers and advance development efforts, with a particular focus on cloud security. You will be supporting and contributing to research and development projects across our HPE Labs and The Office of the CTO organizations as well as other businesses units. This is a great opportunity for an IT generalist to contribute across a broad range of technical disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity system compliance, with a particular focus on Cloud Infrastructure
- Contribute to the development and management of custom computing environments, including deployment, automation, configuration management, maintenance, and patching.
- Contribute to the management and maintenance of centralized support infrastructure, including scripting, programming, Virtual Machine Management, HPE storage solutions, database programming.
- Management, design, and deployment of central compute resources, including HPC, Storage Solutions, and containers.
- Management and administration of Cloud resources
- Development of research partnerships and consulting relationships
- Ability to adopt and learn new technologies and skills
- Hands-on infrastructure support on the Fort Collins, CO site
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Typically, 5+ years’ work experience in IT support
- AWS or GCP (preferred) Security Specialty Certification
- Experience supporting R&D teams
AI Platform Support (preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate research plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.
- OS: Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu, RHEL
- Config Mgmt: Ansible, Foreman, Puppet, PXE
- Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
- Prog: Python, PERL, Bash
- Storage: 3PAR, Alletra, StoreOnce, Fiber Channel, InfiniBand, Lustre, Veeam
- Security: Host firewall admin, FortiGate firewalls, Linux best practices
- Misc: Morpheus VME, HPE GreenLake, AI Factory
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.
LOCATION
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 111,000 - 211,000 in Colorado
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 28 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
Cloud Security & Linux Support Engineer (HPE Labs)
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:
Linux and infrastructure engineer supporting R&D researchers and advance development efforts, with a particular focus on cloud security. You will be supporting and contributing to research and development projects across our HPE Labs and The Office of the CTO organizations as well as other businesses units. This is a great opportunity for an IT generalist to contribute across a broad range of technical disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity system compliance, with a particular focus on Cloud Infrastructure
- Contribute to the development and management of custom computing environments, including deployment, automation, configuration management, maintenance, and patching.
- Contribute to the management and maintenance of centralized support infrastructure, including scripting, programming, Virtual Machine Management, HPE storage solutions, database programming.
- Management, design, and deployment of central compute resources, including HPC, Storage Solutions, and containers.
- Management and administration of Cloud resources
- Development of research partnerships and consulting relationships
- Ability to adopt and learn new technologies and skills
- Hands-on infrastructure support on the Fort Collins, CO site
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Typically, 5+ years’ work experience in IT support
- AWS or GCP (preferred) Security Specialty Certification
- Experience supporting R&D teams
AI Platform Support (preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Ability to effectively communicate research plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.
- OS: Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu, RHEL
- Config Mgmt: Ansible, Foreman, Puppet, PXE
- Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
- Prog: Python, PERL, Bash
- Storage: 3PAR, Alletra, StoreOnce, Fiber Channel, InfiniBand, Lustre, Veeam
- Security: Host firewall admin, FortiGate firewalls, Linux best practices
- Misc: Morpheus VME, HPE GreenLake, AI Factory
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.
LOCATION
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 111,000 - 211,000 in Colorado
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 28 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Linux Software Engineer
Align your resume to SOC codes
Linux Software Engineer roles are typically filed under software developer SOC codes. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your target title and mirror its language in your resume so your duties match what the employer certifies on the LCA.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before your first offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV ranges gives you a real floor to negotiate from.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT or cap-gap, you must work for an E-Verify enrolled employer for STEM OPT eligibility. Confirm enrollment during the recruiter screen, not after an offer, since switching employers mid-process resets your timeline.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Linux or systems engineering roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this occupation. That data tells you which companies have actually sponsored the role, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Request premium processing before your start date
USCIS standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your OPT expires before your H-1B start date, ask your employer to file with premium processing. The 15-business-day guarantee reduces status gap risk for roles with hard project deadlines.
Document proprietary kernel or system work carefully
USCIS RFEs for Linux roles often challenge whether the position requires a specific degree rather than general IT skills. Your employer's support letter should describe the complexity of your kernel, driver, or system architecture work in concrete technical terms, not just job titles.
H-1B Visa Linux Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Linux Software Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering. Generic IT support or systems administration roles can face RFEs if the employer's job description doesn't establish that a specific technical degree is a minimum requirement. The more the role involves kernel development, device drivers, or complex systems architecture, the stronger the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Linux Software Engineers?
Cloud infrastructure providers, semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and enterprise software firms are the most consistent sponsors for Linux-focused roles. Embedded systems and networking hardware companies also file regularly because Linux expertise is core to their product development, not peripheral. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history specifically for software engineering and systems roles, so you're targeting companies that have actually sponsored the position before.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Linux Software Engineer job offers?
Most Linux Software Engineer positions at for-profit companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery, which opens each April for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, your status and work authorization don't begin until the next lottery cycle. Some employers at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or cap-exempt organizations can file outside the lottery, so it's worth confirming cap status during the offer process.
What happens to my H-1B if I switch from one Linux role to another employer?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file before your current status expires. If the SOC code or job duties change significantly, USCIS treats it as a new petition rather than a straightforward transfer.
What documentation does my employer need to support an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, an I-129 petition, and a support letter that describes the specific technical duties of the Linux role and explains why a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field is required. For roles involving proprietary kernel work or embedded firmware, the support letter should detail the complexity of the systems involved. USCIS may also request evidence of your academic credentials, particularly if your degree is from a non-U.S. institution.