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Optical Hardware Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company · 🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Electrical/Hardware Engineer II” (Computer Hardware Engineers) in CA: $137k–$208k, median $172k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Optical Hardware Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week 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: Overview : HPE Networks is seeking a talented Optical Hardware Engineer to join its Optical Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. This individual will be a subject matter expert in 100G/400G/800G/1.6T pluggable optical/electrical transceiver and cable assembly interconnects and be responsible for module level specifications and test verification across Juniper’s switching, routing and security platforms. Responsibilities: • Develop pluggable optical/electrical transceiver and cable assembly specifications and requirements based on industry standards and MSAs, e.g. IEEE, OIF, SNIA SFF. • Engage with optics transceiver vendors on Juniper’s optics transceiver specifications and requirements for optical product definition. • Creates optics module test plans to address verification requirements. • Builds test stations using optical and electrical test equipment. • Creates test automation software to execute tests and store results in database. • Conducts performance characterization and qualification tests. • Develop software to process data and distill results. Generate test reports. • Work closely with Signal Integrity, System Hardware and Software engineering teams with optics integration in Juniper routing/switching/security systems. • Support Juniper Customer Service teams with pluggable optics failure root cause analysis. • Support external optics certification and interoperability with 3rd party networking equipment. Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree, along with optical transceiver module specification and test experience. • Experience testing state of the art 100G/400G/800G modules per current optical IEEE standards and MSA specifications. • Would ideally have some knowledge of optical equipment, electrical equipment, and automation software used in the testing of optical modules and interfaces. • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a multidisciplinary team environment. • Strong interpersonal skills working in a mutually supportive team environment. • Must possess written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly process and present test results. 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 by completing our secure form linked here . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. 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