HP PageWide Web Press R&D Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an R&D Software Engineer for HP PageWide Web Press. You will develop software and firmware that directly controls large-scale electromechanical systems, with milliseconds-level responsiveness and high uptime requirements.

You’ll work across the full product lifecycle—from architecture and design through on-press validation and deployment—collaborating with teams across software, firmware, mechanical, and quality to ensure robust, safe, and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of work experience in software design and development.
• Experience with C/C++, Java, Groovy, Scala, or JavaScript.
• Experience with distributed, multi-threaded, or event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work across software and firmware domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain software and/or firmware for HP PageWide Web Press platforms.
• Build distributed, multi-threaded, and event-driven systems interacting with real-time hardware and industrial controls.
• Translate product and system requirements into robust implementations.
• Collaborate with writing systems, controls, mechanical, electrical, quality, service, and product teams.
• Execute automated and manual test strategies, including lab and on-press validation.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Investigate and resolve issues in development and customer environments.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Groovy

Scala

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Multi-threaded

Event-driven

Agile/CI-CD

Debugging

AI integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/Software Eng

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Open-source software

Cybersecurity practices

Job description

HP PageWide Web Press R&D Software EngineerDescription -Job SummaryHP PageWide Web Press technology powers some of the world’s most productive industrial printing systems, operating 24x7 in demanding customer production environments. This role develops the software and firmware that directly control and optimize large-scale electromechanical systems where milliseconds matter and software quality directly impacts uptime, print quality, and customer revenue.You will work across the full product lifecycle, delivering Digital Front End (DFE), Press Software, and Firmware solutions—from architecture and design through on-press validation and customer deployment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, integrate, and maintain software and/or firmware for HP PageWide Web Press platforms.Build distributed, multi-threaded, and event-driven systems interacting with real-time hardware and industrial controls.Translate product and system requirements into robust, maintainable implementations.Collaborate with writing systems, industrial controls, mechanical, electrical, quality, service, and product teams.Execute automated and manual test strategies, including lab and on-press validation.Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.Investigate and resolve issues found in development and customer environments.Role Focus Areas (depending on background and interests)Digital Front End (DFE): Print pipelines, workflow, performance optimization.Press Software: Press orchestration, configuration, and state management.Firmware / Embedded: Real-time device control, interactions with ASIC and FPGA, and diagnosticsInnovation & AI-Assisted Capabilities (Optional)Apply AI-assisted techniques to improve engineering productivity and diagnostics where appropriate.Ensure deterministic and safety-critical behavior remains intact.Education & Experience RecommendedBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.Typically has 4-6 years of work experience, preferably in software designing & development, software architecture, programming languages, or a related field.Industrial automation, embedded systems, robotics, or manufacturing experience valued.Knowledge & SkillsProficiency in software and/or firmware development languages such as C/C++, Java, Groovy, Scala, JavaScript.Experience with distributed, multi-threaded, or event-driven systems.Understanding software, firmware, and hardware interaction.Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices.Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Experience with automated testing frameworks and quality-driven development.Experience with industrial, embedded, or high-reliability systems.Exposure to commercial or industrial printing, automation, or press systems.Experience with open-source software, third-party integration, or cybersecurity practices.Ability to work across multiple software and firmware domains.Applied AI / Agentic Systems (Preferred):Familiarity with agent-based or tool-orchestrated AI systems.Understanding of evaluation, observability, and safety considerations.Experience integrating AI into existing production systems.Cross Organization SkillsAbility to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Collaborative mindset with commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing.Results-oriented approach with a bias for action.Impact & ScopeDirect impact on product quality, system reliability, and customer experience.Influences multiple subsystems or components within a platform or solution.Operates with moderate autonomy within established architectural and product frameworks.ComplexityAddresses complex technical challenges in distributed systems and hardware-software integration.Balances performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.Operates in an environment with evolving requirements and cross-team dependencies.Why Join HP PageWide Web PressWork on real systems producing products at scale for global customers.See your software directly impact productivity and quality.Work hands-on with hardware, presses, and production environments.Grow as a technical leader in a world-class industrial R&D organization.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this role is $ 93,400.00 - 135,400.00 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 insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional 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 -SoftwareSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. 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