Senior System Software Engineer

HP IQ’s System Software team enables on-device experiences to take full advantage of our hardware capabilities. We collaborate with internal and external partners in a high-leverage environment that enables us to spend a majority of our time developing solutions that are unique to our hardware, sensors, algorithms, and interaction models. If you enjoy solving complex, interdisciplinary problems with a world-class team, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Might Do

Learn what it's like to be a part of a world-class embedded software team building a first-of-its-kind product in a startup environment

Responsible for system design and architecture

Develop low-level driver and framework software in C and C++

Develop device-focused infrastructure software in Python

Debug issues at the interface between hardware and software

Optimize software for better performance and lower power consumption

Collaborate in the software engineering process with documentation, testing, and code review

Essential Qualifications

8+ years of experience in system software engineering and embedded platform

Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C++ or C

Strong background in systems design and architecture

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with modern C++

Experience with Android development, Linux, or Windows

Familiarity with optimization tools such as Perfmon or Valgrind

Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc)

Familiarity with ARM System-on-Chip (SOC) architecture

Experience developing bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers

Ability to use common lab equipment (eg, logic analyzers) to debug low-level SW issues

Salary Range: $162,000 to $288,000

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies, including;

4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

11 paid holidays

Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview )

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

Innovative Work Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.

Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.

Meaningful Impact Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.

Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.

Forward-Thinking Culture We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

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