Principal Core Driver EngineerThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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 diverse 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:
In the HPE Chief Technology Office, we lead the innovation agenda and technology roadmap for all of HPE. This includes managing the design, development, and product portfolio of our next-generation cloud platform, Green Lake. Working with customers, we help them reimagine their information technology needs to deliver a simple, consumable solution that helps them drive their business results.
In the HPE Hybrid Cloud, Zerto drives the innovation agenda and technology roadmap for cutting-edge solutions in data lifecycle management, cyber resilience, replication, ransomware recovery, and seamless migrations. Our mission is to empower businesses with advanced hybrid cloud technologies that ensure data resilience, business continuity, and operational efficiency. With a focus on delivering state-of-the-art solutions, Zerto helps organizations protect, manage, and optimize their data across its entire lifecycle while maintaining robust defenses against evolving cyber threats. By working with customers, we help them reimagine their disaster recovery and data protection strategies, ensuring they achieve their business goals with confidence. Join us to redefine what’s next in the hybrid cloud, data protection, and cyber resilience—and for yourself.
What you’ll do:
Design, develop, and enhance I/O drivers and subsystems, virtualization, kernel programming, and memory management for cutting-edge system software products.
Drive low-level driver programming with a strong focus on kernel development, I/O performance optimization, and efficient memory management.
Perform in-depth debugging, triaging, and resolution of driver, kernel-level, performance profiling, and memory-related issues.
Develop innovative solutions for device driver programming, addressing challenges in virtualization, multithreading, and hardware-software interaction.
Explore and implement new methodologies for kernel internals and driver programming, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
Proactively identify bottlenecks in system design, and recommend and implement robust, scalable solutions.
Stay updated on evolving trends in kernel development, driver design, and virtualization technologies to bring innovative practices to the team.
Troubleshoot and optimize complex I/O and kernel driver features to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on design goals and ensure seamless integration of I/O drivers with the system architecture.
Exhibit flexibility in taking on new or related tasks, showcasing adaptability and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Provide technical leadership in architecture design, problem-solving, and decision-making across complex technical domains.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and decisions on critical system challenges, driving the adoption of innovative solutions and best practices.
What you need to bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
Master’s or PhD in a relevant domain is highly desirable.
13+ years of experience in product R&D within the computer/system software industry, focusing on kernel and driver development.
Knowledge and Skills:
In-depth working knowledge and Hands-on experience in I/O subsystems, device driver programming, and kernel development.
Expertise in C and C++ programming languages.
Strong understanding of operating system internals and kernel & driver internals, including memory management, threading, and resource scheduling.
Proven expertise in I/O driver debugging, kernel triaging, and resolving memory and performance-related issues.
Proficient in performance profiling, multithreading, and driver programming.
Strong Knowledge in Linux and virtualization technologies such as VMware and KVM.
Ability to Design and implement scalable, efficient solutions for complex I/O, driver, and kernel challenges.
Strong ability to innovate and bring fresh approaches to technical challenges.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset and sharp analytical abilities.
Exceptional communication skills to effectively present and discuss technical designs, proposals, and solutions with senior management and stakeholders.
Demonstrated technical leadership with a focus on driving innovation and mentoring junior engineers.
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What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
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We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse 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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