Security Labs Research Engineer - Graduate Program

A graduate research role developing innovative security technologies (cybersecurity, AI, and software engineering).

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:

This is a rare chance for an ambitious highly motivated new graduate to join an industrial research Lab: The Security Lab in HPE Labs. We offer you a unique opportunity to build a career constantly learning new technologies and exploring your innovative ideas. You’ll be collaborating with HPE colleagues around the world and with our external collaborators on various open-source projects.

HPE Labs is an international research organisation with its headquarters and largest facility located in Milpitas, California. As the central research organisation for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), HPE Labs' purpose is to deliver breakthrough technologies and technology advancements that provide a competitive advantage for the company, by investing in fundamental science and technology in areas of interest to HPE and getting the resulting technologies ready for adoption into new and existing markets.

We are seeking a new graduate to join our research team in Bristol, UK or Galway, Ireland. The ideal candidate will thrive on looking for new innovative ways to solve problems. They will have very strong implementation skills and enjoy building robust product-ready prototypes to test and demonstrate their ideas. They will be comfortable co-designing systems and solutions with colleagues and owning the implementation of significant components.

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 confidential computing, post-quantum cryptography, security of AI and applications of AI to security.

What you’ll need

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 2025, or expected to graduate in 2026 with focus on Computer Science or related discipline

• Strong implementation skills with experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Rust, C, or Go

• Good understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and networking

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professional proficiency in English

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Enjoy collaborating with others and can also work independently when needed

What we’d prefer you bring: 

• Knowledge of system security principles and techniques

What you can expect from us:

• Initial extensive onboarding to support you with adjusting into the role

• Ongoing learning and development throughout the duration of the program

• Be mentored by at least one senior member of the team and into a true professional with valuable relationships and international working experience 

• Competitive salary and great benefits

• Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays initiative

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Office Administration, Policy and procedures, Recordkeeping, Risk Assessment, Software Development {+ 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.