Systems Engineer – Linux & Yocto

About the role

Join HPE’s next‑generation Network Operating System team, working on Linux kernel, OS infrastructure, and user‑space software for x86 and ARM platforms. The position is hybrid, requiring about two days per week on‑site at the San Juan office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel, platform, and infrastructure software.
• Debug and resolve complex bugs, security vulnerabilities, and integration issues across the 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.

Required profile

• Strong low‑level systems programming in C/C++.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, OS fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Yocto Project layer management, recipe development, and backporting.
• Hands‑on knowledge of x86/ARM systems, BSP development, and hardware bring‑up.
• Proficiency with PCIe, SPI, I2C, GPIO, MDIO, and interrupt handling.

Required skills

• C, C++
• Linux kernel development
• Yocto Project
• x86 and ARM platforms
• BSP development
• PCIe, SPI, I2C, GPIO, MDIO
• Git
• eBPF, perf, ftrace
• systemd
• Debian packaging

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Personal and professional development programs.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds.
• Flexibility to manage work and personal needs.