Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Senior Engineer

Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica Full time
Senior Engineer

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:

Job Family Definition – Engineering (Senior Engineer, Aruba Networks – WLAN)

The Engineering job family encompasses work across multiple engineering disciplines. Responsibilities include the design, development, analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging of systems, software, and integrated solutions supporting Aruba Networks’ Wireless LAN (WLAN) portfolio. The role requires broad technical knowledge and the application of engineering principles, methodologies, and tools to support product development, sustainment, and customer-impacting initiatives across research and development environments.

Career Level Definition – Senior Engineer (Professional Level)

At this level, contributions have a regular and sustained impact on Aruba WLAN products, solutions, and services. Applies advanced subject matter expertise in enterprise wireless networking to resolve complex technical issues and drive improvements in product quality, reliability, and customer experience. Recognized as a technical specialist within the WLAN domain and provides expertise and partnership to functional and cross-functional teams.

Exercises independent judgment in determining appropriate technical approaches and methods to achieve defined objectives. May provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less-experienced engineers and actively participate in cross-organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leads and contributes to complex engineering activities across multiple stages of the product lifecycle for Aruba WLAN products and solutions, including design, development, integration, validation, and advanced troubleshooting.

  • Provides deep technical expertise in enterprise wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, RF design, security, and large-scale WLAN architectures.

  • Collaborates with internal engineering teams and internal or outsourced development partners to deliver high-quality, standards-compliant solutions.

  • Reviews and evaluates designs, configurations, and engineering activities for compliance with HPE and Aruba engineering standards, providing actionable feedback to improve product quality.

  • Serves as a technical resource and contributor to cross-organizational programs, initiatives, and customer-impacting escalations.

  • Drives innovation by evaluating and integrating new wireless technologies, tools, and methodologies within the engineering organization.

  • Provides guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers to support skill development and knowledge transfer.

  • Supports customer-facing engagements and critical escalations during Americas business hours.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Typically 6–10 years of relevant experience in enterprise networking, with a strong focus on wireless LAN technologies.

  • Advanced English Level.

  • Advanced knowledge of Aruba WLAN architectures, enterprise wireless design principles, and RF fundamentals.

  • Experience using wireless analysis, packet capture, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex issues.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address multi-layer technical challenges.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to review and assess hardware, software, and system-level designs and configurations.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical architectures, design considerations, and recommendations to technical and senior stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global environment while aligned to Americas time-zone operations.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

  • Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX).

  • CWNP Professional-level certifications (e.g., CWAP, CWDP, CWSP) or equivalent industry-recognized wireless certifications.

Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)

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:

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Job Level:

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