Senior System Software Engineer
Who We Are
HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.
We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.
We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.
By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.
Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.
About The Role
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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