Senior Engineer – WLAN

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Aruba Networks Wireless LAN (WLAN) portfolio in Heredia, Costa Rica. The role is hybrid, with about two days per week spent in an HPE office. It covers the design, development, analysis, troubleshooting and debugging of WLAN products and solutions, with regular, sustained impact on product quality, reliability and customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to complex engineering activities across the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, validation and troubleshooting.
• Provide deep expertise in enterprise wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, RF design, security and large-scale WLAN architectures.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and outsourced partners to deliver standards-compliant solutions.
• Review designs, configurations and engineering activities against HPE and Aruba standards and give actionable feedback.
• Act as a technical resource for cross-organizational programs, initiatives and escalations, and evaluate new wireless technologies and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide them on technical approaches.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 6-10 years of experience in enterprise networking with a strong focus on wireless LAN.
• Advanced English level.
• Advanced knowledge of Aruba WLAN architectures, enterprise wireless design and RF fundamentals.
• Experience with wireless analysis, packet capture and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work in a global environment aligned to Americas time zones, including customer-facing escalations during Americas business hours and readiness for weekend and early-morning shifts.

Required skills

• Ability to review hardware, software and system-level designs and configurations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of technical architectures to technical and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX); CWNP professional-level certifications (e.g. CWAP, CWDP, CWSP).