Principal Software Engineer, Storage

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Design, develop, and own Go microservices and Kubernetes controllers/operators for cluster networking, network infrastructure management, and software distribution .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $157,000 - $361,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing Go microservices and Kubernetes controllers, with a strong focus on Linux networking and distributed systems. Proficient in automating network management and troubleshooting, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Go (Golang) DevelopmentKubernetes DevelopmentLinux IP NetworkingDistributed Systems DesignTest Automation with Python

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Hard Skills

Go (Golang)KubernetesLinux NetworkingTCP/IPRoutingVLANsIPv6Test AutomationGRPCNetwork Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Network Automation ToolsAPIsPrometheusStructured Logging

Industry Keywords

MicroservicesInfrastructure SystemsSoftware PackagingContainer ImagesHigh-Performance NetworkingObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGRPCKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesNode.jsPrometheusPythonTCP/IPGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and own Go microservices and Kubernetes controllers/operators for cluster networking, network infrastructure management, and software distribution
Develop host-level Linux networking software for highly available client access over IPv4 and IPv6
Automate configuration and lifecycle management of data-center network switches, including safe and recoverable firmware upgrades
Develop and maintain services that package, store, and distribute software and container images for cluster installations and upgrades
Design distributed, highly available services resilient to node failures, restarts, and partial upgrades
Review and evaluate designs and code for correctness, failure handling, and testability
Develop automated unit, integration, system, and fault-injection tests
Troubleshoot customer escalations and field issues across Kubernetes, Linux networking, and network infrastructure; implement lasting product fixes
Collaborate with cross-functional storage, platform, and cloud teams
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior team members
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
Typically 10+ years of experience developing production software
Significant experience with distributed or infrastructure systems
Strong professional experience developing in Go (Golang), including concurrency and testable design
Hands-on Kubernetes development, including controllers/operators and custom resources
Solid knowledge of Linux IP networking, including TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, and IPv6
Hands-on network troubleshooting experience
Experience with software packaging, distribution, and upgrades, including container images, registries, and rolling updates
Experience designing distributed, highly available systems that tolerate partial failures
Proficiency in Python for test automation, tooling, and system setup scripts
Experience with RPC frameworks such as gRPC, secure communications such as TLS, and Linux system services
Excellent analytical, debugging, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Preferred: experience automating data-center network switches through APIs or network automation tools
Preferred: experience orchestrating firmware or OS upgrades for network devices or appliances
Preferred: experience delivering software to on-premises or air-gapped environments
Preferred: knowledge of Kubernetes networking internals such as CNI
Preferred: background in enterprise storage, appliances, or high-performance networking
Preferred: experience with observability, including Prometheus metrics and structured logging, and supporting production systems in the field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Employee benefits information available through HPE’s US benefits portal