Senior Security Software Developer (R&D)

HP Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

11 holidays

Flexible vacation

Job summary

HP, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Software Developer (R&D) to lead feature development for complex software platforms on Windows. You will mentor staff, review designs, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

A strong background in C/C++, C#, .NET Core, WPF and XAML is required, with emphasis on security concepts and architecture. The role requires 6–10 years of experience, Agile/ADO familiarity, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 6–10 years of experience in software development.
• Experience building solutions from the ground up.
• Strong programming in C/C++, C#, .NET Core on Windows.
• Experience with unit testing and Agile/ADO.
• Knowledge of Windows architecture, security and performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple feature development or software applications with internal and outsourced partners across all stages of design and development.
• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced partners on software projects.
• Reviews designs for compliance with guidelines and provides feedback to improve quality.
• Provides domain-specific leadership and guidance across projects and teams.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies in software applications.
• Mentors less-experienced staff and shares expertise.

Skills

C/C++

C#

NET Core

WPF

XAML

Unit testing

Agile methods

ADO

Windows apps

Multithreading

Troubleshooting

English communication

Architecture design

ReactJS

Python

Django

Go/Rust

Xamarin

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Info Systems

Tools

ReactJS

Python

Django

Go/Rust

Xamarin

Job description

Senior Security Software Developer (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

• Leads multiple feature development or software applications with internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software applications design and development.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with applications design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Provides domain‑specific expertise and overall software applications leadership and perspective to cross‑organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software applications design organization.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less‑experienced staff members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 6-10 years' experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in building solutions from the ground up.
• Experience in successful delivery for products to the market
• Proficient in multiple software development tools and languages, with a strong focus on programming with either C/C++, C#, .NetCore, WPF, XAML.
• Experience with unit testing methodologies.
• Understanding of Agile principles needed and experience working in tools like ADO.
• Understanding of design for software applications running on multiple platform such as Windows.
• Good knowledge of the Windows registry, Certificates, file and folder security, local/domain user security and general operating system
• Hands on knowledge on Windows programming (multi-threading, sockets, etc.), and Windows application development
• Skilled in Troubleshooting and resolving complex Application issues
• Self-starter with desire to work across a variety of technology stack and challenges
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience in overall architecture of software applications for products and solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.

Preferred

• Prior knowledge with software security principles and cryptography

Plus

• Experience working with ReactJS, Python, Django, GO / Rust, Xamarin
• Some knowledge of the following technologies: WMI, COM, networking, concurrency, databases, code optimization/performance testing
• Experience developing responsive web applications using JS Frameworks, HTML5, CSS

The pay range for this role is $130,700 to $205,200 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, 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 (https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/))

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Full time

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No shift premium (United Kingdom)

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Relocation -

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