Platform Engineer – Storage Product Platform Development at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • Typically 8+ years of total experience
  • Prior experience of bringing up a Hardware platform (highly valued)
  • Prior experience of performance tuning disk drives, device drivers & memory management for scale
  • Designing software systems running on multiple platform types and protocols like SNMP & iSCSI
  • Very strong system programming background with C/C++/Golang for large enterprise class software
  • Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and multi-threaded programming
  • In-depth knowledge of OS internals, networking, and storage concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Additional skills: Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as senior level network and system expert to define and lead Enterprise storage product efforts
  • Design and develop products that require in-depth knowledge of Device-driver development and Linux internals
  • Design, specify, and lead the implementation of the platform features of the storage array
  • Interact cross-organizationally with Hardware, Firmware, System management, Network teams, Architects, and other organizations to arrive at the best solutions
  • Design enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including IO path, storage management, databases and cloud-related applications
  • Analyze design and determine coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution
  • Write and execute complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of system; identify and debug and create solutions for issues with code and integration into system architecture
  • Collaborate and communicate with management, internal, and external partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinuxDevice DriversKernel DevelopmentStorage SystemsFirmwareSystems SoftwareNetworkingHardware IntegrationSystem ManagementIO Programming

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

What is the salary range for this Platform Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this position?

The role requires 8+ years of total experience, in-depth knowledge of device-driver development and Linux internals, experience bringing up hardware platforms, and performance tuning disk drives. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent is required.

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 Platform Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have 8+ years of experience, prior experience bringing up hardware platforms (highly valued), and expertise in device-driver development, Linux internals, and performance tuning disk drives, along with a relevant degree.

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

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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