Systems Engineer - Linux / Yocto

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Systems Engineer focused on Linux and Yocto in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The role is designed as hybrid, with about two days per week spent in an HPE office. You will build a next-generation Network Operating System, working across the Linux kernel, OS infrastructure and user-space software on x86 and ARM platforms, driving performance, reliability, security and scalability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel, platform and infrastructure software.
• Debug and resolve complex bugs, security vulnerabilities and integration issues across the software stack.
• Build and maintain Yocto-based distributions, including layers, recipes, packaging and backports.
• Enable new hardware platforms and support BSP development.
• Improve system performance, automation, testing and developer productivity.
• Collaborate with hardware, platform and software teams to deliver production-quality solutions.

Required profile

• Strong low-level systems programming in C/C++.
• Deep understanding of Linux OS fundamentals, data structures and algorithms.
• Experience debugging and updating Linux kernel and user-space components.
• Experience with x86/ARM systems, BSP development and hardware bring-up.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging and collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Preferred: hands-on knowledge of PCIe, SPI, I2C, GPIO, MDIO and interrupt handling.
• Preferred: strong Yocto Project expertise, including layer management, recipe development, backporting and package integration.
• Preferred: understanding of compiler optimizations, C/C++ undefined behavior and memory models.
• Nice to have: networking protocols and network operating systems, patch management, Git, embedded systems and device drivers, eBPF/perf/ftrace, Debian-style packaging, and Linux kernel or open-source contributions.

What we offer

• Benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Programs for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.