Lead Software Engineer, Tooling and Development Infrastructure

HP IQ; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Generous time off policies

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Device Automation. This role involves shaping automated testing strategies, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in automation engineering and strong proficiency in Python, with a salary range of $150,000 - $210,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automation engineering with a focus on device-level automation.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring engineers or leading technical projects.
• Hands-on experience with macOS and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead automation frameworks and testing strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in automation and quality engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integration of testing strategies.

Skills

Automation engineering

Mentoring engineers

Test automation tools development

Python programming

Understanding of automated testing for Android

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Device Automation

As the Lead Software Engineer, Device Automation within the Device Automation, Build, and Quality Team, you will shape the automated testing strategy and scale the team. You will collaborate with design, development, and quality teams to plan, design, and implement robust automated testing systems that ensure the quality and reliability of our AI Pin. You will be highly hands-on and mentor other engineers, with potential to move into formal management in the future.

Who We Are HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. We’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates, combining startup agility with HP’s global scale. We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio to spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless. By embedding AI advancements into HP products and services, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work. Join us as we reinvent work so people everywhere can do their best work.

What You Might Do

• Develop and lead the implementation of automation frameworks and testing strategies for device-level and user-facing functionality.
• Drive initiatives to increase automation and improve code quality.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering skill development and best practices in automation and quality engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with System Software, Automation, and Test teams to ensure integration and alignment of testing strategies.
• Build and scale the automation engineering team through recruiting, onboarding, and team development.
• Utilize AI tools, such as OpenAI API, for deterministic and non-deterministic testing approaches.
• Design and implement reusable automated tests and tools that set the standard for the team, empowering other engineers to follow best practices.
• Leverage a deep understanding of system logs and backend processes to diagnose and resolve complex issues during testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for build/release/test systems and CI/CD pipelines.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in automation engineering with a strong focus on device-level automation (consumer electronics experience a plus).
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring engineers or leading technical projects.
• Hands-on experience with macOS and Linux.
• Strong proficiency in developing tools for test automation and writing test cases.
• Deep understanding of automated testing for native Android applications.
• Proficiency in Python or other object-oriented programming languages.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing and implementing scalable build/release/test systems.
• Familiarity with CI tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team mentorship and leadership responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 - $210,000. Final salary offered is based on qualifications, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, and parental leave plans.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including paid parental leave and holidays

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s AI innovation lab, building intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

• Innovative Work: Shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
• Autonomy and Agility: Startup-speed work backed by HP’s scale.
• Meaningful Impact: Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organizations thrive.
• Flexible Work Environment: Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
• Forward-Thinking Culture: Fast learning and future-focused teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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 laws. This information is provided voluntarily and will be kept confidential. For more information about HP’s EEO policy or your rights, please refer to the policy documents linked in the job posting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet