Platform Firmware Architect - 4-Day Week Lead

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

HP is seeking a Platform Firmware Architect to oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of robust firmware systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and deliver scalable solutions, guiding validation plans and ensuring reliability.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years firmware/architecture experience, BIOS/UEFI expertise, and strong embedded systems knowledge. This on-site role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline; commensurate experience.
• 7–10 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming, or related field.
• 8+ years firmware development / architecture experience; BIOS/UEFI and embedded systems expertise.
• Docking Station and Notebook PC architecture knowledge.
• USB-C / Power Delivery experience.
• USB, PCIe, I2C familiarity.
• Security firmware experience.
• ODM collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of OS, application software, and system management tools.
• Monitors and tests application performance; identifies bottlenecks and works with developers to fix.
• Optimizes software systems for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.
• Gathers system engineering requirements from engineering groups and stakeholders.
• Leads multiple project teams through design, development, testing, and integration.
• Manages relationships with internal and outsourced development partners.
• Reviews designs and activities for compliance with guidelines; provides feedback to improve quality and reduce risks.
• Provides domain expertise and leadership to cross-organization projects.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects.
• Mentors less-experienced staff.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Firmware Development

RTOS

Zephyr RTOS

Embedded Linux

System Architecture

Device Drivers

Hardware/Firmware Integration

Secure Boot

Firmware Update Architecture

Device Identity

Cryptography Fundamentals

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

7-10 years of work experience

8+ years firmware development / architecture experience

BIOS / UEFI / Embedded Systems

Docking Station and Notebook PC architecture

USB-C / Power Delivery

USB, PCIe, I2C

ODM collaboration experience

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Code Reviews

System Design Reviews

Job description

HP is seeking a Platform Firmware Architect to oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of robust firmware systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and deliver scalable solutions, guiding validation plans and ensuring reliability.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years firmware/architecture experience, BIOS/UEFI expertise, and strong embedded systems knowledge. This on-site role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.