Embedded Firmware and Software Engineer

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; 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 with tenure-based terms

Paid holidays

Job summary

HP, Inc. is hiring for a firmware engineer focused on analysis, design, programming, debugging, and validation of software for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. You will develop full software stacks for ISPs, create firmware modules for hardware interfaces, and lead debugging across hardware/firmware domains.

The role emphasizes reliability and high-quality embedded solutions. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree and 0-2 years of firmware experience, with strong C/C++ and Linux

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in CS/EE/IS or related field.
• 0-2 years of firmware-related experience preferred.
• Strong coding and debugging skills for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops full software stack for ISPs including firmware for peripheral hardware, data flow frameworks, and more; enables co-work of dev and algorithm engineers on the same code base.
• Designs and implements firmware modules to support various hardware interfaces.
• Performs system-level debugging to resolve hardware/firmware issues.
• Leads architecture, implementation, and maintenance of complex firmware designs.
• Codes updates for firmware portions including DSP, EFI drivers, EFI applications and BIOS/UEFI.
• Executes test plans and logs/ debugs issues.
• Collaborates with internal and outsourced partners on firmware design and development.
• Participates with project teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions for low to moderately complex products.
• Applies foundational principles and provides regular updates on accomplishments and impediments.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Software

Embedded Systems

Real-Time OS

Linux

Debugging

Algorithms

Git

Python

Electrical Engineering

Education

Four-year Degree in CS/EE/IS

0-2 years firmware experience

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Description

This role is responsible for conducting analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and modification of software for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. The role performs programming activities involving analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. The role writes and optimizes code for microcontrollers and other embedded systems, managing system resources and hardware interfaces. The role conducts thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, stability, and compatibility.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for conducting analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and modification of software for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. The role performs programming activities involving analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. The role writes and optimizes code for microcontrollers and other embedded systems, managing system resources and hardware interfaces. The role conducts thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, stability, and compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Develops full software stack for ISPs including firmware for peripheral hardwares, data flow frameworks, and more; enables co-work of development and algorithm engineers on the same software code base.
• Designs and implements firmware modules to support various hardware interfaces.
• Performs system-level debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware/firmware-related issues.
• Leads the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of complex firmware designs.
• Codes and programs enhancements, updates, and changes for portions and subsystems of firmware, including DSP, embedded code, EFI drivers, EFI applications and BIOS/UEFI.
• Executes established test plans and protocols for assigned portions of code; identifies, logs, and debugs assigned issues.
• Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development.
• Participates as a member of project team of other software firmware engineers to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.
• Applies foundational principles and contributes proactively to projects through research and data analysis support, providing regular updates on accomplishments and impediments.
• Supports priority projects with direction, maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and sharing information via standardized reports.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 0-2 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 own work and acts as a team member by providing information, analysis, and recommendations in support of team efforts.

Complexity

• Learns to apply basic theories and concepts to work tasks.

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.

The pay range for this role is $65,600 to $101,000 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

• 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)

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.

Job

Software

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (United States of America)

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