Android / Linux Networking - Software Eng

HP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

15 vacation days per year

Job summary

HP Canada seeks an experienced firmware engineer to design, develop, and optimize networking on embedded software and firmware for Poly Video hardware products.

You will lead design efforts, resolve complex network issues, and document specifications while staying current with industry trends in embedded systems. Collaboration with hardware teams and mentoring engineers are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically 7–10 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development.
• Strong C/C++ and OS fundamentals; embedded systems and firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Delivers software system designs and implementation on Android and Linux systems with a focus on networking.
• Reviews designs for compliance with guidelines and standards; provides feedback to improve quality.
• Provides networking expertise and firmware leadership across projects.
• Collaborates with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration.
• Documents communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements with other teams.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies in firmware design.
• Mentors junior engineers toward successful deliverables.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded Systems

Networking

Python

RTOS

Git

Linux/Android networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/EE

Tools

Git

Wireshark

Ixia

Spirent

Job description

Description

This role is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of networking capabilities on embedded software and firmware for Poly Video hardware products. 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 embedded systems and firmware development.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of networking capabilities on embedded software and firmware for Poly Video hardware products. 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 embedded systems and firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Delivers software system designs and implementation on Android and Linux based systems with a specific focus on networking capabilities.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Provides networking 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.
• Specifies and documents communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements in partnership with other firmware and software teams.
• 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, 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong C / C++ development background including object oriented design principles
• Embedded Systems & Firmware Development
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex network incidents
• Git (Version Control System)
• Linux / Android networking software development experience
• New Product Development including bringing up early development boards
• Python for network automation and testing
• Real-Time Operating Systems
• Comfortable reading and understanding C, C++, or Python source code to support troubleshooting, packet-flow analysis, and root-causes of network and protocol-related issues
• Experience with network simulation appliances (Ixia, Spirent)

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, routing, and switching.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise network equipment (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, HP, or equivalent)
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
• Knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
• Experience with network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and NAC solutions
• Understanding of wireless networking technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and WLAN troubleshooting
• Familiarity with wireless authentication methods such as WPA/WPA2, WPA3, 802.1xEAP
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.)
• Knowledge of QoS implementation for voice and video traffic
• Familiarity with IPv4 and IPv6 networking
• Authentication methods such as PEAP, TLS, TTLS, NTLM

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience designing large-scale enterprise or global networks.
• Knowledge of SASE and Zero Trust architectures.
• Demonstrated background with APIs and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Understanding of network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and security compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting security audits and penetration testing remediation.
• Experience supporting VoIP, SIP, Teams Phone, Zoom, or conferencing solutions.

General Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Customer Focused
• Good prioritization skills

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.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company and ranked 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2012, HP

brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents. HP invents, engineers, and

delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. HP Canada’s Talent Acquisition processes involve the use of technology, including but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to support the screening, assessment, and selection processes. These tools are designed to enhance fairness and efficiency, and all hiring decisions are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure alignment with HP’s hiring standards and applicable Provincial employment laws. This job posting is for an existing vacancy or a position expected to become vacant in the near future.

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range for this role is $120,650 to $157,450 CAD annually Pay within this range will be based on the review of experience, skills, and internal equity.

As a full time, employee of HP Canada, you will be eligible to participate in the company's group benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. During your employment term, you will receive 15 paid vacation days per year prorated based on your start date. Detailed information regarding benefits—will be provided upon hire and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

In order to satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the successful candidate will be required to pass a basic, standard Criminal Records check. You will also be required to sign off on HP's Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Conflict of Interest Agreement

Equal Opportunity Employer

HP Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Upon request by qualified candidates, accommodation of special needs may be considered during all stages of the selection process within the framework of the HP Accommodation Policy.

If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail]. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Job

Software

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No Shift premium (Canada)

Travel

Relocation

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