FW Technical Marketing Engineer

HP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Singapore seeks a FW Technical Marketing Engineer to own end-to-end quality of firmware, software, drivers, and security stacks across the product lifecycle. The role bridges customers, support, R&D, and partners to drive issue resolution and customer satisfaction in non-hardware domains.

Responsibilities include leading quality readiness, influencing design and validation, handling escalations, and providing technical guidance to support teams, with a focus on drivers and FW/SW components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in Firmware, Software, Drivers, Networking, or Security domains.
• Experience supporting or managing product quality, technical support, or customer escalations in a complex technical environment.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Driver/FW quality readiness from early NPI phases to sustaining support.
• Influence design, validation scope, and qualification strategies for FW/SW deliverables.
• Ensure smooth transition from NPI to Current Products with no quality gaps.
• Lead customer escalations by isolating root causes of FW/SW/driver/network/security issues.
• Provide technical consultation to L2/ATS/Support teams on root cause and fixes.

Job description

FW Technical Marketing Engineer Description - Job Summary

The FW/SW Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) is responsible for end-to-end quality ownership of HP's firmware, software, drivers, and security stack throughout the product lifecycle—from NPI (New Product Introduction) through post-launch and sustaining phases. This role acts as a technical bridge between customers, support organizations, R&D, and partners, driving issue resolution, quality improvement, and customer satisfaction across non-hardware domains including firmware, software, drivers, networking, and security. Especially, drivers related knowledge is required to work as Driver TME.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end Product Quality Ownership Own and drive Driver/FW quality readiness from early NPI phases, ensuring potential market issues are identified and mitigated before launch. Partner with R&D to influence design, validation scope, and qualification strategies for FW/SW deliverables. Ensure smooth transition of ownership from NPI to Current Products with no quality gaps. Customer Escalation & Issue Resolution Lead customer escalations by isolating precise root causes of FW/SW/driver/network/security related issues. Own the technical action plan for customer cases and manage them through resolution (relief, workaround, or permanent fix). Provide technical consultation to L2 / ATS / Support teams regarding root cause, resolution approach, and fix details. Defect & Priority Management Prioritize defects submitted to R&D or partners based on severity, customer impact, and business risk. Act as a strong advocate for customer and market needs to ensure timely attention and resolution. Validation, Fix Readiness & Release Quality Ensure fixes are appropriately tested under conditions close to real customer environments to minimize regression risks. Validate FW/SW fixes, patches, and releases in collaboration with R&D labs or partners. Drive closed-loop feedback to improve test coverage and qualification gaps in future releases. Documentation, Communication & Enablement Provide clear and professional closure statements explaining root cause and resolution. Document issue symptoms and solutions in release notes, release-me files, and public documentation. Communicate updates and resolutions to Support Delivery Organizations via internal knowledge systems (e.g., WISE). Deliver training or technical briefings on new FW/SW changes or functionality to internal teams. Continuous Quality Improvement Analyze market and field data to identify systemic FW/SW quality trends and improvement opportunities. Work cross-functionally to strengthen processes, qualification criteria, and readiness models across the lifecycle.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Hands-on experience in Firmware, Software, Drivers, Networking, or Security domains, Especially preferred in Drivers. Experience supporting or managing product quality, technical support, or customer escalations in a complex technical environment. Proven ability to analyze, isolate, and drive resolution of technical issues across multiple teams. Strong communication skills to clearly articulate technical issues, root cause, and resolution to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment. Preferred Experience working in NPI (New Product Introduction) phases and transitioning products into sustaining support. Background in enterprise or commercial printing solutions, platforms, or ecosystems. Experience collaborating with global R&D organizations and external partners. Familiarity with customer escalation processes and support organizations (e.g., L2, ATS, regional support teams). Experience with field data analysis, defect prioritization, or release quality management. Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of FW/SW architecture, release processes, and validation methodologies. Knowledge of drivers, networking, security concepts, and system integration in customer environments. Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills. Ability to balance customer urgency, business impact, and technical feasibility when prioritizing issues. Documentation and knowledge-sharing skills, including release notes, technical bulletins, and training materials. Self-driven mindset with strong ownership and accountability across the product lifecycle.

Job - Engineering Schedule

Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (Singapore) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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