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HPE Morpheus Enterprise - Principal Software Engineer
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation 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:
HPE is always seeking to be a force for good and push for better! As we continue to enhance our Hybrid and Private Cloud portfolios, we need people who are inspired to make an impact right away. With this in mind, we are looking to expand and grow our Private Cloud Engineering team with talented and inspired Software Engineers.
Essential Functions:
- You will analyze and update system logic and documentation
- You will participate and lead in designing, implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting software systems.
- You will be primarily responsible for backend software development
- You will need to stay updated on and be asked to contribute to product roadmaps
- You will assist on customer issues as needed and help ensure technical standards and documentation requirements are met.
- You will collaborate with sales engineering and operational teams to understand customer needs and recommend solutions.
- You will learn about the operational challenges faced by engineering teams and assist in developing strategies to address them.
About You:
- You have experience in Java, Groovy, Ruby, and/or Python.
- You have experience with Linux environments
- You have experience with backend development, RESTful APIs, server-side logic, or database management with SQL or NoSQL databases.
- You are an expert in core compute, storage, and networking principles.
- You have experience with virtualization, IT Service Management (ITSM), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and other automation technologies.
- You have experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle), version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
- You have experience applying cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
- You have strong communication skills and a willingness to listen and learn from more experienced team members and mentor more junior team members.
- You have some experience in system architecture and design principles.
- You can translate product requirements into technical tasks, with guidance from senior engineers.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ Years of experience contributing to technology projects and delivering solutions at scale.
Preferred education and experience:
- Pursuing or completed a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, CompTIA Security+).
Additional Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, 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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Job Level:
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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 160,000 - 303,000 in Colorado // 152,000 - 349,000 in North Carolina
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 June 30 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.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineer
Target Companies with Active Sponsorship Programs
Look for companies that explicitly mention visa sponsorship in job postings or have dedicated immigration teams. Large tech companies, consulting firms, and research institutions are most likely to sponsor across multiple visa categories.
Start Your Job Search 6–9 Months Early
Visa sponsorship adds processing time to any offer. Starting your search early gives employers enough runway for interviews, offer negotiation, and legal preparation — regardless of which visa type applies to you.
Use OPT & STEM OPT to Prove Your Value
CS is STEM-eligible, giving you up to 3 years of work authorization (12 months of OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension). Employers can evaluate you on real work before committing to sponsorship.
Lead with Technical Skills, Not Visa Status
Focus on system design, algorithms, and engineering experience in interviews. Most large tech companies expect to sponsor - save visa logistics for the offer stage.
Specialize in High-Demand Areas
Distributed systems, ML infrastructure, security engineering, and platform roles tend to have stronger sponsorship demand than generic full-stack positions.
Consider Cap-Exempt Tech Roles
University research labs, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and national labs are H-1B cap-exempt - no lottery required, and you can file any time of year.
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What degree do I need to get sponsored as a software engineer?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field is the standard requirement for H-1B sponsorship. Equivalent experience can sometimes substitute (generally 3 years of progressive experience per year of missing education), but having a directly relevant degree makes the H-1B petition significantly stronger.
Can self-taught software engineers get visa sponsorship?
It's possible but more challenging. H-1B requires the position to be a specialty occupation needing a bachelor's degree, and USCIS evaluates whether the applicant has degree equivalency through a combination of education and experience. Bootcamp certificates alone don't substitute for a degree, but a strong portfolio combined with years of relevant work experience may qualify through an education equivalency evaluation.
What are H-1B approval rates like for software engineers?
Software engineering consistently has strong H-1B approval rates, and it's one of the most commonly sponsored occupations. The role clearly meets specialty occupation criteria, and employer demand remains high. The main bottleneck is the lottery - getting selected is the harder part, not getting the petition approved once filed.
Do big tech companies sponsor more than startups?
Large tech companies generally have more established sponsorship programs, dedicated immigration legal teams, and higher petition volumes. Startups can and do sponsor, but smaller companies may be less familiar with the process or more risk-averse about the costs and timelines. That said, some startups are very willing to sponsor for the right candidate - they just may need more guidance on the process.
Can I work on open-source projects or freelance while on an H-1B?
H-1B is employer-specific - you can only work for the sponsoring employer in the role described in your petition. Contributing to unpaid open-source projects is generally considered permissible since it's not compensated employment, but freelance work for pay is not allowed unless the freelance client files a separate H-1B petition for you.
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