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HP

Embedded Firmware and Software Engineer

HP

. Lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded software and firmware for hardware products .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,150 - $182,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software and firmware development, with a strong focus on Agile Methodology, C/C++, and collaboration with hardware engineers. Proven ability to lead project teams, manage development partners, and drive innovation in firmware projects.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentAgile MethodologyC/C++ ProgrammingProject Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Embedded SystemsDebuggingAlgorithmsReal-Time Operating SystemsSoftware EngineeringLinuxGitPythonNew Product DevelopmentCommunication Protocols
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationResults OrientationLearning AgilityDigital FluencyCustomer Centricity
Certifications & Qualifications
Four-Year Degree in Computer ScienceGraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Firmware LeadershipTechnical DocumentationDesign SpecificationsHardware-Firmware IntegrationSystems Design Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded software and firmware for hardware products
  • Identify and resolve software and firmware issues with timely, effective solutions
  • Create and update technical documentation, including design specifications, code comments, user guides, and instructional technical manuscripts
  • Allocate resources and design detailed plans to ensure firmware functions properly
  • Lead multiple project teams through all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms
  • Manage and expand relationships with internal and outsourced development partners
  • Review designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards
  • Provide feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk
  • Provide domain-specific expertise and firmware leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure integration and communication between hardware and firmware components
  • Specify and document communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements
  • Drive innovation and integrate new technologies into firmware projects
  • Mentor less-experienced software firmware engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development or a related field
  • Knowledge of Agile Methodology, algorithms, C, C++, computer engineering, computer science, debugging, electrical engineering, embedded software, embedded systems, firmware, firmware development, Git, Linux, new product development, operating systems, Python, real-time operating systems, software development, and software engineering
  • Ability to lead multiple project teams and manage internal and outsourced development partners
  • Ability to collaborate with hardware engineers on hardware-firmware integration
  • Ability to specify and document communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements
  • Effective communication, results orientation, learning agility, digital fluency, and customer centricity

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
  • Bonus and/or equity opportunities for United States of America candidates only