Software Systems Engineer - HP IQ
- LocationSan Francisco, California, United States of America
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary109.35k to 143.25k USD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourceHP's careers page (Workday)
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At a glance
- Experience1+ year
- Skills and toolsC++, Python, Linux
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About the role
Software Systems Engineer - HP IQ
Description -
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
- Assist with 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
- 1+ 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
- Experience with Android development, Linux, or Windows
- Familiar with porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc)
- Familiar with developing firmware for microcontrollers such as bare metal or RTOS
- Experience with ARM or Qualcomm chip architecture
- Ability to use common lab equipment (eg, logic analyzers) to debug low-level SW issues
- Desire or experience working in fast paced environments.
Salary Range: $109,350-$143,250
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 tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview )
Job -
Software
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
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Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "
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