This 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 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.
Job Description:
Hewlett Packard Labs is an international industrial research organization headquartered in Milpitas, California. As Hewlett Packard Enterprise's central research organization, Hewlett Packard Labs' purpose is to deliver breakthrough technologies and technology advancements that provide a competitive advantage for the company, by investing in fundamental science and technology in areas of interest to HPE and getting the resulting technologies ready for adoption into new and existing markets. Do you dream about coming up with the next big technology idea? One that changes the game forever? Our researchers develop technologies and products that become billion-dollar businesses. We create fundamental new technologies that will reshape our industry and our world.
We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for full-time research position in Networking and Distributed Systems Lab at Hewlett Packard Labs. Innovation drives progress, and Hewlett Packard Labs drives innovation. The Networking and Distributed Systems Lab focuses on researching and developing cutting-edge networked systems technologies, architectures and systems for next generation AI, HPC, Enterprise and Telecommunication Infrastructure. Our diverse team with a broad range of skillsets and expertise fosters innovation and development of new ideas not possible in traditional monolithic research organizations. Research areas of our interest include (but are not limited to):
- HPC, cloud, datacenter and enterprise networks
- Cloud, AI and HPC workload orchestration
- WiFi/Cellular/NextG seamless communication
- B5G/6G RAN/core development
- Next generation media (e.g., XR, AR, VR)
- FPGAs, GPUs, and SmartNICs
- Disaggregated systems and interconnects (CXL, PCIe, NVLink, UALink, etc)
- Storage and distributed systems
- Sensing and localization
- Network programmability and virtualization
- Network monitoring and anomaly analytics
- Network and information security
We are particularly interested in individuals with a doctoral degree in Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering. Excellent networked systems building skills are a significant plus. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in distributed systems, HPC and AI workloads, enterprise and telecommunication networks, cloud applications, & network protocols. Excellent understanding of the current state of the art, major trends and opportunities as well as a demonstrated track record in making things real in innovative ways is considered a plus.
Our researchers and engineers are not only distinguished academically as IEEE/ACM Fellows etc., they’re driven by wide-ranging curiosity and creativity and committed to real-world innovation. So if you have the mind of a scientist and the heart of an entrepreneur, and you dream of having a lasting impact on your field and our world, Hewlett Packard Labs wants to hear from you.
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Finishing or recently completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, such as computer science, electrical or computer engineering
- Proven track record of world-class innovative research contributions
- Strong programming and system-building skills
- Highly Desirable: C/C++, Python, Linux Kernel development, Network Stack
- Experience with CUDA, PyTorch, K8s, TensorFlow, KNative, OpenvSwitch and other control and orchestration platforms
- Proficiency in network protocols and technologies, including but not limited to Ultra Ethernet, Slingshot, Collectives Communication, IP, TCP/UDP, P4, 5G, eBPF, DPDK etc.
- Knowledge of WiFi/cellular protocol stack
- Experience with wireless systems building including SDRs (e.g. USRPs)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated with an ability to work independently and well with others in a team
We offer a collaborative, informal work environment, with projects ranging from new enterprise business models to a complete reinvention of IT architecture and beyond. Hewlett Packard Labs helps our researchers build highly rewarding careers, too, offering experienced mentoring from senior colleagues, strong support for work/life balance, and outstanding benefits.
Find out more about Hewlett Packard Labs by visiting: https://www.labs.hpe.com/
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. 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.
Unconditional Inclusion
We 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.
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TCP_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 120,000 - 243,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
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Skills Required
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Proven track record of innovative research contributions
- Strong programming and system-building skills
- Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux Kernel development
- Experience with CUDA, PyTorch, K8s, TensorFlow, KNative, OpenvSwitch
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hewlett Packard Enterprise and has not been reviewed or approved by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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Parental & Family Support — HPE is associated with extensive paid parental leave and transition options that allow a part-time return for an extended period, alongside supports like adoption and fertility resources. Family-oriented programs such as backup care are also part of the package, reinforcing day-to-day caregiving support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include always-available virtual counseling, mindfulness resources, and fitness access, positioning mental health support as a visible benefit. “Wellness Fridays” and paid volunteer time add lifestyle-oriented time flexibility beyond standard PTO.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match, alongside standard insurance coverage, which provides a baseline level of long-term financial support. An employee stock purchase option is also described, adding an additional savings mechanism for participants.
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What We Do
In 1939, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, college friends turned business partners, started the original Silicon Valley startup in the space of a rented Palo Alto garage. Starting with audio oscillators, the friends built the foundation for a company that would grow to become a global leader in enterprise technology. More than 75 years later, our success is exemplified through our employees’ drive to advance ideas that bring meaningful innovations to life for our customers and partners around the globe. We are guided by our mission to help customers use technology to turn ideas into value, and empower them to transform industries, markets and lives. We simplify Hybrid IT, power the Intelligent Edge and provide the expertise to make it all happen.
