Systems/Software Engineer

2 days ago

Galway, County Galway, Ireland Hewlett Packard Enterprise Full-time €12,000 - €17,000 Contract

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

We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the RDA engineering team in Galway. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience developing Remote Support and automation solutions that enable HPE to securely manage and monitor customer devices in the field.

Start Date: 11. January 2026 (~ 8 month)

Location: Galway, Ireland

Mandatory Requirements: Enrolled in a University during the internship

Working alongside experienced software engineers, the successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of features within Morpheus Central. The role offers exposure to modern software engineering practices, cloud technologies, automation frameworks, AI‑assisted development tools, and agile methodologies. The successful candidate will be encouraged to leverage generative AI and other emerging technologies to improve productivity, accelerate learning, and help solve engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of features within RDA.
  • Work with experienced engineers to design and implement enhancements using technologies including C++, Kafka, MariaDB, MySQL, Grommet / React.js
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, code reviews, and support.
  • Develop and maintain automated tests to improve product quality and reliability.
  • Investigate defects, troubleshoot issues, and assist with root cause analysis and resolution.
  • Contribute to automation initiatives that improve engineering productivity, deployment processes, and operational efficiency.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate learning, improve code quality, and increase development efficiency.
  • Explore emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to enhance engineering workflows and customer solutions.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, quality engineers, product managers, and support teams across a globally distributed organisation.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and developer resources.
  • Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Learn and apply cloud‑native development principles, software engineering best practices, and secure coding standards.

Education And Experience Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Returning to complete studies following the internship period.
  • Eligible to work in Ireland.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Experience with one or more programming languages such as C++, JavaScript, Grommet/React.js, Python or similar.
  • Prior experience with Linux OS is highly desired, but not mandatory
  • Understanding software development principles and object‑oriented programming.
  • Familiarity with source control systems such as GitHub.
  • Interest in automation, platform engineering, and artificial intelligence.
  • Experience with AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies is desirable but not required.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment.

What You'll Gain

  • Real‑world software engineering experience on a commercial Remote Support platform.
  • Mentoring and guidance from experienced engineers and technical leaders.
  • Exposure to enterprise‑scale software development and technologies.
  • Experience working in a global engineering organisation.
  • Hands‑on experience using AI