Security Software Engineer (R&D)

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 162,000; 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

Job summary

HP in the United States is seeking a software engineer focused on security to design, develop, and maintain Windows desktop applications and services. You will participate in all SDLC phases, implement security best practices, and contribute to Agile sprint planning.

The role requires 4–7 years of relevant experience and a degree in CS or Software Engineering. Strong debugging, collaboration, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in software security, automation, or related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows application development and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and security solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, and integration.
• Develop features for Windows desktop applications and services.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Create unit tests to ensure quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow SDLC best practices.
• Work in an Agile environment and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
• Apply security best practices in design and implementation.
• Support product releases and maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

C/C++

C#

.NET / .NET Core

WPF

XAML

Windows development

Debugging

Agile / Azure DevOps

Sockets

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related

4–7 years of software security/automation experience

Tools

ReactJS

Python

Django

Go

Rust

Xamarin

Job description

Description -

This role is responsible for driving the security, integrity, and resilience of software products throughout their lifecycle. The role specializes in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities within software products. The role focuses on ensuring that software applications and systems are designed, developed, and deployed with robust security measures to protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the overall integrity of the software product.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and security solutions.


• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and integration.


• Develop and maintain features for Windows desktop applications and services.


• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.


• Create and execute unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability.


• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.


• Work in an Agile development environment and contribute to sprint planning and execution.


• Learn and apply security best practices in software design and implementation.


• Support product releases and maintenance activities as needed.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.


• 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in software security and automation, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional


• Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies:
  
  
  
  • C/C++
  
  
  • C#
  
  
  • .NET / .NET Core
  
  
  • WPF
  
  
  • XAML
  
  
  
  


• Experience with object-oriented design and software development principles.


• Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies.


• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO).


• Understanding of Windows application development.


• Knowledge of Windows operating system fundamentals, including:
  
  
  
  • Windows Registry
  
  
  • Certificates
  
  
  • File and folder permissions
  
  
  • Local and domain user security
  
  
  
  


• Basic understanding of Windows programming concepts such as:
  
  
  
  • Multi-threading
  
  
  • Sockets
  
  
  • Inter-process communication
  
  
  
  


• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of software security principles and secure coding practices.


• Basic understanding of cryptography and authentication technologies.


• Experience with one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • ReactJS
  
  
  • Python
  
  
  • Django
  
  
  • Go
  
  
  • Rust
  
  
  • Xamarin
  
  
  
  


• Familiarity with technologies such as:
  
  
  
  • WMI
  
  
  • COM
  
  
  • Networking
  
  
  • Concurrency
  
  
  • Databases
  
  
  • Performance optimization
  
  
  
  


• Experience developing web applications using:
  
  
  
  • JavaScript frameworks
  
  
  • HTML5
  
  
  • CSS
  
  
  
  

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication


• Results Orientation


• Learning Agility


• Digital Fluency


• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.

Complexity

• Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.

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$105,050 to$161,800 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 -

Shift 1, 0% premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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