Security Engineer - Android & Linux

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

15 paid vacation days per year

Job summary

HP Canada seeks an experienced Security Engineer to lead embedded software and firmware initiatives for Android and Linux platforms. You will drive design, debugging, and integration with hardware teams, ensuring robust and scalable firmware solutions across complex products.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and staying ahead of firmware trends with Agile practices. HP offers comprehensive benefits and a Canadian payroll framework.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree or commensurate work experience in a related discipline.
• Typically 7–10 years of experience in firmware or embedded software roles.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, development, and optimization of embedded software/firmware for HP hardware.
• Ensures timely resolution of software/firmware issues and maintains documentation.
• Mentors engineers and collaborates with hardware teams for proper integration.
• Reviews designs for compliance with guidelines and quality standards.
• Defines communication protocols and system states with other teams.
• Drives innovation and adoption of new technologies in firmware.
• Manages relationships with internal and external development partners.

Skills

Embedded Software

Linux

C

C++

RTOS

Debugging

Software Engineering

Agile Methodology

Communications

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Security Engineer - Android & Linux Description - Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of embedded software and firmware for 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

• Oversees the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.
• Allocates resources to complete programming projects, and designing detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly.
• Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms.
• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standard; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Provides domain-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, Information Systems, 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.

Preferred Certifications

NA

Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Algorithms
• C (Programming Language)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Electrical Engineering
• Embedded Software
• Embedded Systems
• Firmware
• Firmware Development
• Git (Version Control System)
• Linux
• New Product Development
• Operating Systems
• Python (Programming Language)
• Real-Time Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Software Engineering

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

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.

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. 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.

Job - Software Schedule

Full time Shift - No Shift premium (Canada)

Travel

No Relocation

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