Project Specialist (BIOS/EC)

Hewlett Packard; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Singapore is seeking an experienced candidate to lead engineering teams in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software and firmware for hardware products. The role involves collaboration with hardware engineers, resource allocation for programming projects, and ensuring quality across all design stages. The ideal candidate will have a advanced degree in a related field and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in CI/CD and Agile or other equivalent modern development method.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering teams in design, development, and optimization of embedded software.
• Oversees the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.
• Collaborates with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration between hardware and firmware.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Experience in CI/CD

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This role will be based in Personal Systems Singapore Development Center, reporting into the Senior R&D Manager. As part of the HP Personal System Global R&D team, this center will focus on Personal Systems solutions and products development, NPI and Sustaining.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading engineering teams in 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 standards; 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Level of work experience will commensurate with job level assigned.
• Experience in CI/CD and Agile or other equivalent modern development method.
• Experience in overall architecture of software/firmware and interaction with hardware/software/OS designs for products and solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at senior management levels.

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