Senior Debugger Software Engineer - IDE
NVIDIASalary not specified
Nonstop Language Debugger Software Expert at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in systems programming and debugger development
- Deep understanding of operating system internals, process control, and memory management
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with low-level programming constructs
- Experience with debugging formats and protocols (DWARF, ELF)
- Familiarity with existing debugger frameworks (e.g., GDB) and runtime introspection techniques
- Excellent problem-solving and reverse engineering skills
- Experience with JIT debugging, kernel debugging, or embedded system debugging
- Contributions to open-source debugger projects
- Knowledge of compiler internals and debug info generation
- Exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python) for debugger automation
- Familiarity with IDE (Eclipse/VS Code) integration and language server protocols (LSP)
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement core components of debuggers including symbol resolution, breakpoint handling, stack unwinding, and memory inspection
- Develop support for debugging native applications (e.g., C/C++, COBOL, Rust, etc.) on HPE's operating systems and hardware architectures
- Integrate with compiler toolchains to support source-level debugging, DWARF/ELF parsing, and debug info generation
- Implement remote debugging capabilities, multi-threaded process introspection, and real-time diagnostics
- Optimize debugger performance and responsiveness for large-scale applications
- Maintain compatibility with existing standards (e.g., GDB, MI protocol) and extend functionality for custom use cases
- Collaborate with IDE and tooling teams to provide seamless user experiences
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to long-term debugging strategy and architecture
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and experience are required for this role?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required, along with 7+ years of experience in systems programming and debugger development. Key skills include deep understanding of operating system internals, process control, memory management, and expertise in architecting debugger components like symbol resolution, breakpoint handling, and stack unwinding.
What is the company culture like at HPE?
HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates will have 7+ years in systems programming and debugger development, advanced knowledge of OS internals and memory management, and experience architecting debugger features like breakpoint handling and stack unwinding, plus the ability to mentor others.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Provides enterprise IT solutions and services
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.
Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees
