System Software Developer
Houston
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Design, develop, and integrate RDMA-class networking features and capabilities for HPE's Slingshot networking product line. Work with development, build, test, and CI groups to integrate software into our test and release process. Develop domain expertise, work cross-functionally. Prototype / design / develop software for networking library components for optimal RDMA networking performance on exascale class systems. Document architectures, procedures, and processes in use and contribute to the improvement of the processes. Work with Open-source communities to improve API support for HPE Slingshot networking hardware. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and use-cases to bring into the platform. Work on advanced path finding initiatives collaborating across teams and partners. What you need to succeed:BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience. Minimum of 2 years' experience in networking software. Understanding of High-Performance Computing architectures, RDMA networking and the HPC industry. Experience with Ethernet/ IP networking. Ability to work well in a cooperative development team with a commitment to sound software engineering principles. Good written and verbal communications skills. Success working in a fast-paced, changing environment; strong sense of urgency. Great to Have:Experience with HPC and AI applications and the their APIs highly desirable. Experience working with High Performance Computing communication software such as MPI and SHMEM a plus. Experience in systems performance analysis and tuning is a plus. Experience in working with customers. Experience in debugging in a parallel job environment a plus. Knowledge of Linux operating system architecture, networking and/or file systems is a plus. Ability to research new and emerging technologies. C Code-Focused, Python a plus. 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 @HPE - Careers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #unitedstates#storage. 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 // 105,500 - 213,500 in California // 92,700 - 213,500 in Minnesota & 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 The estimated job application period closure is June 29 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.