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Systems Architect roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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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. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Support organizations to drive the successful development, deployment, and lifecycle management of purpose-built HPE server solutions.
In this role, you will lead the definition, configuration, and ongoing management of server platforms and Bills of Material (BOMs) optimized for strategic ISV partner solutions and customer workloads. Working across cross-functional teams, you will ensure configurations are technically validated, orderable, supportable, and aligned with product strategy, customer requirements, and business objectives.
The successful candidate will support new product introductions (NPI), platform roadmap planning, configuration governance, lifecycle management, sales enablement, and customer escalations. This role requires a combination of strong server platform expertise, systems knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and sustain purpose-built HPE server configurations and BOMs that optimize performance and interoperability with strategic ISV partner solutions.
- Review and approve BOM and configuration details for test plans, validation activities, and product releases.
- Track server platforms, options, and component lifecycles, and maintain reports identifying roadmap changes, lifecycle risks, and transition requirements.
- Support the development and ongoing maintenance of configuration menus, option structures, and business rules within HPE ordering, configuration, and quoting tools.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations for field sales inquiries, customer-specific non-standard configurations, and special requests for large-deal opportunities.
- Support customer and field escalations by reproducing issues, validating configurations, and assisting with root cause investigations.
- Support physical lab environments, including hardware setup, configuration, maintenance, and testing activities.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to ensure configuration accuracy and lifecycle readiness.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of server hardware architectures, including processors, memory, storage, networking, and platform options.
- Knowledge of enterprise data protection and recovery architectures, cyber resilience and cyber recovery strategies, secure vaulting technologies, and enterprise virtualization platforms.
- Experience with BOM management, product configuration management, and lifecycle processes.
- Familiarity with configuration, quoting, and ordering systems.
- Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop supported hardware configurations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of server component lifecycle management and platform roadmap planning.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with technical, business, and customer-facing teams.
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in server hardware, platform engineering, configuration management, product lifecycle management, or a related technical role.
- Experience developing and managing hardware configurations and BOMs for enterprise products.
- Experience working across engineering, product management, sales, manufacturing, and support organizations.
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.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job: Engineering
Job Level: TCP_04
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 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 136,500 - 260,500 in Massachusetts // 120,500 - 276,500 in North Carolina & Texas
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 16 2026; 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.
HW Systems Architect
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. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Support organizations to drive the successful development, deployment, and lifecycle management of purpose-built HPE server solutions.
In this role, you will lead the definition, configuration, and ongoing management of server platforms and Bills of Material (BOMs) optimized for strategic ISV partner solutions and customer workloads. Working across cross-functional teams, you will ensure configurations are technically validated, orderable, supportable, and aligned with product strategy, customer requirements, and business objectives.
The successful candidate will support new product introductions (NPI), platform roadmap planning, configuration governance, lifecycle management, sales enablement, and customer escalations. This role requires a combination of strong server platform expertise, systems knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and sustain purpose-built HPE server configurations and BOMs that optimize performance and interoperability with strategic ISV partner solutions.
- Review and approve BOM and configuration details for test plans, validation activities, and product releases.
- Track server platforms, options, and component lifecycles, and maintain reports identifying roadmap changes, lifecycle risks, and transition requirements.
- Support the development and ongoing maintenance of configuration menus, option structures, and business rules within HPE ordering, configuration, and quoting tools.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations for field sales inquiries, customer-specific non-standard configurations, and special requests for large-deal opportunities.
- Support customer and field escalations by reproducing issues, validating configurations, and assisting with root cause investigations.
- Support physical lab environments, including hardware setup, configuration, maintenance, and testing activities.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to ensure configuration accuracy and lifecycle readiness.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of server hardware architectures, including processors, memory, storage, networking, and platform options.
- Knowledge of enterprise data protection and recovery architectures, cyber resilience and cyber recovery strategies, secure vaulting technologies, and enterprise virtualization platforms.
- Experience with BOM management, product configuration management, and lifecycle processes.
- Familiarity with configuration, quoting, and ordering systems.
- Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop supported hardware configurations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of server component lifecycle management and platform roadmap planning.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with technical, business, and customer-facing teams.
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in server hardware, platform engineering, configuration management, product lifecycle management, or a related technical role.
- Experience developing and managing hardware configurations and BOMs for enterprise products.
- Experience working across engineering, product management, sales, manufacturing, and support organizations.
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.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job: Engineering
Job Level: TCP_04
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 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 136,500 - 260,500 in Massachusetts // 120,500 - 276,500 in North Carolina & Texas
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 16 2026; 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 STEM OPT Authorization in Systems Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before targeting Systems Architect roles. Computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering codes cover most qualifying degrees, but information systems codes vary by program.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before interviews
Ask your recruiter or HR contact to confirm E-Verify Company ID enrollment before you invest time in interviews. A company can hire contractors through a verified employer of record, which is worth raising if the direct employer isn't enrolled.
Build your I-983 training plan around architecture competencies
Draft your I-983 learning objectives around specific systems design skills: distributed systems, cloud architecture, or enterprise integration patterns. Vague plans get rejected by DSOs, so tie each goal to a concrete deliverable your employer can evaluate.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Companies that file H-1B visa petitions for architects and senior engineers already understand specialty occupation requirements and run structured immigration programs. Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Architect roles by employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not educating every hiring manager from scratch.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS recommends submitting your I-765 extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Your DSO must update your I-20 with the STEM OPT recommendation before you file, so build in time for that step.
Negotiate cap-gap coverage into your start date
If you receive an H-1B selection and your STEM OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization. Tell your employer's HR team about this rule upfront so your start date and project assignments aren't put on hold unnecessarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer files your I-983 training plan and the role genuinely develops engineering or technical skills tied to your STEM degree. The O*NET profile for Systems Architect sits in a STEM-designated occupational cluster. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your specific degree's CIP code, not just the job title.
How do I find Systems Architect employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can ask HR directly for the company's E-Verify Company ID, or search Migrate Mate, which filters Systems Architect roles by employers with verified sponsorship and E-Verify enrollment. Don't wait until after an offer to check. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and enrollment takes time.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Systems Architect position?
Your I-983 must outline specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, a supervision structure, and how the employer will evaluate your progress every six months. For Systems Architect roles, this typically means documenting goals around architecture design methodologies, system reliability engineering, or cloud infrastructure. Vague objectives are the most common reason DSOs send the plan back for revision.
Can I work on STEM OPT if my Systems Architect role is fully remote?
Yes, remote work is permitted under STEM OPT, but the employer must still be enrolled in E-Verify and must sign your I-983 training plan. USCIS requires that you have a bona fide employer-employee relationship, which means the company sets your deliverables, supervises your work, and can terminate the arrangement. Self-directed contractor setups without that structure don't qualify.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I switch to a new Systems Architect employer?
You can change employers during your STEM OPT period, but the new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you must submit a new I-983 training plan to your DSO before starting work. USCIS doesn't require a new I-765 filing for an employer change alone, but your DSO updates your SEVIS record. Don't start the new role until your DSO confirms the update is complete.