Systems Software Engineer

Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading firmware/software design for firmware diagnostics improvement to shift left the firmware issue triage at field site. The role ensures the identification and resolution of software and firmware issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions. The role creates and updates technical documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides. The role stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in software and firmware development.

Responsibilities

•Lead the architecture design and development of firmware for diagnostics improvement.

•Collaborate with firmware engineering team and Quality teams to define and implement firmware solutions for firmware debug capability improvement.

• Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms.

• Develop and maintain firmware architecture documentation and guidelines.

• Lead proof of concept projects to explore new technologies and innovative firmware solutions.

• Provides domain-specific expertise and overall firmware leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.

• Collaborates with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration and communication between hardware and firmware components.

• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization.

• Mentor less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.

• Experience with embedded systems, BIOS, UEFI, and low-level hardware interactions.

• Strong understanding of desktop and notebook PC architecture.

• Familiarity with power delivery protocols and USB-C technology.

• Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as USB, PCIe, and I2C.

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Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology

• Algorithms

• C (Programming Language)

• C++ (Programming Language)

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Debugging

• Electrical Engineering

• Embedded Software

• Embedded Systems

• Firmware

• Firmware Development

• Git (Version Control System)

• Linux

• New Product Development

• Operating Systems

• Python (Programming Language)

• Real-Time Operating Systems

• Software Development

• Software Engineering

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication

• Results Orientation

• Learning Agility

• Digital Fluency

• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, 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
   [https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/])

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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