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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

Software Engineer 2 – Wireless Access Point Development

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

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.
  • 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.
  • What Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles59 certified filings for “Systems/Software Engineer III” (Software Developers) in CA: $149k–$206k, median $183k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
59 certified filings for “Systems/Software Engineer III” (Software Developers) in CA: $149k–$206k, median $183k. Most were filed at wage level II (43%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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About the role

Software Engineer 2 – Wireless Access Point Development    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: Software Engineer 2 – Wireless Access Point Development Location (Hybrid): Sunnyvale, CA or Cupertino, CA Responsibilities: • Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware. • Design and implement high-performance device drivers for wireless and wired networking. • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and shape new products. • BSP and boardbring up, Kernel modules development. • Partner with data analytics teams to build intelligent, adaptive wireless networks. • Work closely with customers and product managers to resolve issues and deliver new features. • Proactively identify opportunities to create customer value through technical innovation. • Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware. Basic Qualifications: • one year of software development in networking industry • A persistent, creative, and solution-oriented mindset. • Strong proficiency in  C programming . • Deep experience with  Linux kernel and OS development . • Ability to work across the embedded stack: bootloader, device drivers, kernel, and user space. • Solid understanding of  802.11/Wi-Fi  and  wired networking protocols . • Strong knowledge of  ARM CPU architecture . • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: • High-level systems languages (e.g.,  Python ,  Go ). • Assembly languages (e.g.,  ARM ,  x86 ). • Broadcom or QCA or Mediatek wireless drivers. • 802.11ac/ax/be standards and Wi-Fi fast roaming. • Security protocols and secure system design. • Collaboration with machine learning and data science teams.   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 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 a

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