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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 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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.\nJob Description:\nJob Family Definition\nDesigns, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software for product enhancements and new offerings. Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies firmware, including embedded code and bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot). The role requires knowledge of and exposure to hardware design and close collaboration with hardware teams. 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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.\nUnconditional Inclusion\nWe 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.\nLet's Stay Connected:\nFollow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.\n#unitedstates#networkingJob:\nEngineeringJob Level:\nTCP_03\"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 120,500 - 243,000 in California\nThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.\"\nInformation about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html\nHPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBTemployer. 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. 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The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. 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