Distinguished Technologist, Security Research Engineer - Security Lab

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation 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:

We are seeking a senior technologist to join our Security Lab in HPE Labs. The Security Lab researches and develops foundational security capabilities for HPE products and services in collaboration with our business units, supply chain, partners and the open-source community. Our current projects include platform integrity and security, confidential computing, post-quantum cryptography, security of AI and applications of AI to security. This an opportunity to define a research agenda and take the lead on research projects with the objective of building advanced security capabilities for HPE products and customers.

The ideal candidate will thrive on leading research into new innovative ways to solve problems. They will be skilled at leading the design of systems and solutions with colleagues and owning the implementation of significant components. They will have good implementation skills and enjoy building robust product-ready prototypes to test and demonstrate their ideas.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related field
15+ years of experience as a technical leader, ideally at the intersection of security and cloud, HPC, or data center technologies
Proven track record of leading R&D initiatives and driving innovation into product roadmaps
Previous work experience contributing to opensource projects, industry standards, or other technical organizations

Skills:

System security techniques and principles
Knowledge of the following: computer architecture, operating systems, networking, application of AI to security or security of AI
Implementation skills with experience in one or more of the following: Python, Rust, C, Go
Not required but nice to have: Experience with System Software / Firmware (Kernel, Drivers, Firmware, UEFI)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English
An analytical and innovative approach to problem-solving
Technical leadership skills

What you’ll do:

Innovate from the bleeding-edge of research all the way to implementation and widespread release
Present to both technical and non-technical audiences, from technologists to customers and executives
Collaborate and work with a team of innovators and forward-thinkers
Drive projects from the research and inception stage to design and proof-of-concept, all the way to implementation and uptake by other teams
Identify new technologies and opportunities, decide on research direction, and stay up to date on advances in the state of the art
Opportunity to work with standards bodies and open-source communities

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

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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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_07

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 169,000 - 338,000 in Colorado // 183,000 - 389,500 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

The estimated job application period closure is April 20 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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.

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Distinguished Technologist, Security Research Engineer - Security Lab

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