Join HPE and help build Kubernetes-based control plane software for HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000. This Principal role combines deep engineering ownership with real impact on highly available cluster networking, software distribution, and resilient upgrades. You will work in a hybrid environment in Fort Collins, CO while contributing to a team culture centered on inclusion, growth, and professional development.
What you’ll do
You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug distributed software that supports enterprise storage cluster networking and installation workflows. In this role, you will lead the creation of Go services and Kubernetes controllers/operators that manage cluster networking, network infrastructure, and software distribution.
- Design, develop, and own Go microservices and Kubernetes controllers/operators for cluster networking, network infrastructure management, and software distribution.
- Build host-level Linux networking software that configures interfaces, addressing, and routing to provide highly available IPv4 and IPv6 client access.
- Automate data-center network switch configuration and safe, recoverable firmware upgrades.
- Create and maintain services that package, store, and distribute software and container images for cluster installs and upgrades.
- Develop distributed services that remain correct through node failures, restarts, and partial upgrades.
- Review designs and code for correctness, failure handling, and testability, and provide actionable feedback to improve product quality and reduce failure risk.
- Develop automated unit, integration, and system tests, including fault-injection testing.
- Troubleshoot customer escalations and field issues across Kubernetes, Linux networking, and network infrastructure, then convert learnings into lasting product fixes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional storage, platform, and cloud teams on designs spanning multiple components.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, modeling software design and development excellence.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- Typically 10+ years of experience developing production software, including significant experience with distributed or infrastructure systems.
- Strong professional experience developing in Go (Golang), including concurrency and testable design.
- Hands-on experience developing on Kubernetes, including building controllers/operators and custom resources.
- Solid knowledge of Linux IP networking (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, IPv6) and hands-on network troubleshooting.
- Experience with software packaging, distribution, and upgrades (container images, registries, 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), TLS, and Linux system services.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Technologies
- Go (Golang), Kubernetes, Linux, TCP/IP
- IPv4, IPv6, VLANs
- Python, gRPC, TLS
- RPC frameworks, container images, registries, rolling updates
Benefits
Role alignment
This position involves designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging Kubernetes-based control plane software for HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000. You will build Go microservices, Kubernetes controllers, and host networking daemons that enable highly available client networking, manage data-center network infrastructure, and support software distribution and upgrades across the cluster. Work spans Linux networking, Kubernetes, and network hardware.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request using the secure form linked in the accessibility statement. This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance or reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
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Salary range: USD 165,500 - 313,500 per year. Location: Fort Collins, CO (hybrid).
