Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware EngineerSan Francisco, CAHP 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.By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we're expanding what's possible for individuals, organizations, and the future of work.Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.About The RoleThe System Software team is responsible for firmware, operating system software, hardware-accelerated algorithms, and core developer frameworks supporting our products. We serve as the glue between our hardware teams and our higher-level software teams, and delight in finding creative solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems as we bring our product visions to life. As a firmware engineer on our team, you will develop firmware for low-power embedded microcontrollers to coordinate sensors, ensure security and privacy, manage power subsystems, and more. You will also have plenty of opportunity to develop and grow your own management and leadership skills as you coordinate development efforts with vendors, consultants, and manufacturing partners.What You Might DoDesign and develop firmware and embedded system architecture for leading-edge ARM-based MCUs in our prototypes and productsCollaborate with the EE, RF, Security, Cloud Services, and AI models team to build high-performance, secure, reliable systemsBring up and debug new hardware in the lab and support builds at remote production sitesEstablish and manage performance metrics including code size, model performance, memory footprint, power consumption, latency.Essential Qualifications8+ years experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollersDeep experience in embedded firmware with demonstrable knowledge in radio stacks (BT, BLE, Wi-Fi), sensor and audio pipelines, ARM MCU architecture.Passionate about low-power (<1mW sleep) systems, audio subsystem integration, and cloud-connected embedded devices.Proficient in FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Embedded C, C++, protocols, and unit test frameworksComfortable working in large multi-developer codebasesAbility to collaborate in a psychologically safe and healthy team environmentPreferred SkillsExperience developing and debugging Qualcomm, STM32, Cypress/Infineon PSoC, or NordicExperience shipping high-reliability production codeComfortable with low-level hardware debugging tools and techniquesSalary range: $162,000 - $252,000The 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 insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous 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)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 organizations 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.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).