Hybrid Software Engineer – Wireless Access Point Development

at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• Job title: Software Engineer – Wireless Access Point Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $120,500 - $243,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cupertino, United States

About the role

• Software Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, designing and developing firmware for Wi‑Fi Access Points. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative wireless networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deliver innovative software and features for next‑generation Wi‑Fi Access Points.
• Develop new software, resolve defects, adapt solutions for new hardware platforms, improve performance, and enhance software interfaces.
• Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware, including platform enablement and early hardware bring‑up.
• Partner with data analytics and machine learning teams to enable intelligent and adaptive wireless networking capabilities.
• Work closely with customers, product managers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and deliver new features.
• Proactively identify opportunities to create customer value through technical innovation and architectural improvements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with management and development partners on software design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• 4–6 years of relevant software development experience.
• 2 years of experience developing networking devices such as Wi‑Fi Access Points.
• Knowledge and Skills Expertise in multiple software systems design tools and programming languages.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Deep experience with Linux kernel development and networking protocols.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware/software interaction.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a persistent, creative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Experience with software systems testing methodologies, including test plan development, debugging, and test automation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate product architectures, design proposals, and technical trade‑offs to technical and management audiences.

Benefits

• 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.