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jbpco

Electrical Systems Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Jointly responsible with Tech Support Engineer for problem-solving of system operation issues raised via the warranty and service departments, as well as Reading's distributor network and customer ...

jbpco

Electrical Systems Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Jointly responsible with Tech Support Engineer for problem-solving of system operation issues raised via the warranty and service departments, as well as Reading's distributor network and customer ...

Hitachi Rail

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Hitachi Rail is a leader in the energy sector, focused on transforming energy management and distribution. They are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to design and maintain large-scale Linux ...

Hitachi

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Houston, TX

... distributed, and optimized. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge Energy Market Management ... Engineering, or equivalent experience in years * 5+ years of experience in Linux system ...

ORAU

Control System Engineer

Houston, TX

Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for distributed systems engineer in Houston, TX is $121,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,600.00 and $149,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Distributed Systems Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, experience with large-scale system design, and proficiency in languages such as Java, Go, or Python. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS, GCP, or Azure), container orchestration tools (such as Kubernetes), and distributed databases is commonly required, and certifications in cloud computing can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and excellent communication skills help you navigate complex issues and work effectively across technical teams. These skills are fundamental for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust distributed systems that perform reliably at scale.

What does a distributed systems engineer do?

A Distributed Systems Engineer designs, builds, and maintains large-scale systems that run across multiple machines or data centers. They ensure reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance by using technologies like cloud computing, containerization, and distributed databases. Their work often involves solving complex problems related to data consistency, network latency, and system coordination.

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Infographic showing various Distributed Systems Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $121,487 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Distinguished Technologist, Distributed Systems & Agentic Query Optimization

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Houston, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Distinguished Technologist, Distributed Systems & Agentic Query OptimizationThis 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 onfinding 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:

HPE is building a nextgeneration platform services ecosystem that unifies multiple cloudnative acquisitions into an integrated Hybrid Cloud services suite. This senior technical role will architect and build largescale distributed systems, federated data services, and customerfacing cloud services. You will be a handson technologist who shapes architecture, prototypes and ships highimpact systems, mentors engineering teams, and helps define longterm technical strategy across business units.

Key responsibilities:

  • Architect, design, and scale large cloudnative distributed services and data platforms

  • Design and build federated distributed query engines and data services to enable realtime analytics, dashboards, and ML consumers.

  • Lead the development of customerfacing services that run on top of the platform (integration, data sharing, observability/analytics services), enabling crossservice capabilities.

  • Deliver handson technical leadership: prototype, prototypevalidate, and implement solutions using modern development practices and tools, including AIassisted coding workflows.

  • Define organizationwide architectures, methodologies, and roadmaps across multiple teams and products; communicate strategy and influence executive and product stakeholders.

  • Mentor and coach engineering teams, raise architectural and operational standards, and help select and develop future technical leaders.

  • Collaborate with product, customer engineering, and support teams to ensure reliability, performance, and great user experience for customerfacing services.

  • Contribute to selection of technologies and frameworks,participatein design reviews, and guide crossorganization implementation choices.

  • This opportunity is open to those who candemonstratesystemlevel thinking and advanced AI-Firstcoding.

Requirements:

  • Proficient with AI-Firstspec driven rapidinnovation convertingideas to working prototypesusing the AI coding tools.

  • Typically,15+years of experience in engineering and architectural leadership,designing, building, andoperatinglarge distributed systems and cloud platform services.

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related quantitative discipline preferred.

  • Strong foundations in largescale data engineering (OLAP, distributed storage systems, open data formats) and experience with federated datasets.

  • Experience designing andoptimizingdistributed query engines and lowlatency analytics systems.

  • Deep knowledge of cloudnative architecture and microservices at scale across public cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) and hybrid scenarios.

  • Handson coding experience in system design and architecture phases; comfort using modern development and AIassisted tools.

  • Proven ability to create and communicate technical roadmaps and to influence crossfunctional and executive stakeholders.

  • Experience with Spark, Kafka, Parquet,Go, Java

  • Large analytics engines or managed analytics services (BigQueryor equivalent)

  • Demonstrated experienceoperatingat senior technical leadership levels (Principal, Distinguished Engineer, or equivalent), with a history of crossorganization technical impact.

  • Strategic thinker who can translate longterm vision into executable technical roadmaps.

  • Strong communicator able to present complex technical concepts to executive and nontechnical audiences.

  • Comfortable taking broad ownership and driving projects that touch multiple teams and business units.

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:

TCP_07The 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 194,000 - 388,000 in Massachusetts // 194,000 - 412,500 in California // 170,000 - 412,500 in North Carolina & Texas
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

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