Senior Firmware Engineer
About the role
The 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.
What You Might Do
- Design and develop firmware and embedded system architecture for leading-edge ARM-based MCUs in our prototypes and products
- Collaborate with the EE, RF, Security, Cloud Services, and AI models team to build high-performance, secure, reliable systems
- Bring up and debug new hardware in the lab and support builds at remote production sites
- Establish and manage performance metrics including code size, model performance, memory footprint, power consumption, latency
Essential Qualifications
- 8+ years experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers
- Deep 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 (
- Proficient in FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Embedded C, C++, protocols, and unit test frameworks
- Comfortable working in large multi-developer codebases
- Able to collaborate in a psychologically safe and healthy team environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience developing and debugging Qualcomm, STM32, Cypress/Infineon PSoC, or Nordic
- Shipping high-reliability production code
- Comfortable with low-level hardware debugging tools and techniques
Salary Range
Salary range: $162,000 - $252,000
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. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement 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).