Security Software Engineer (R&D) Spring, Texas, United States of America Software Posted a day ago

HP; Spring (TX); Hybrid; 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

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP Security Software Engineering team in Spring, Texas, seeks a seasoned engineer to drive security, integrity, and resilience across software products. You will design, develop, test, and maintain applications and services, focusing on Windows desktop components and secure coding practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, unit testing, and agile sprint participation, with opportunities for impact across multiple product lines and release cycles.

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• 4-7 years in software security or related area; strong security mindset.
• Preferred CISSP or CISSP-ISSAP/SCCP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and security solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC including design, coding, testing, and integration.
• Develop and maintain features for Windows desktop apps and services.
• Collaborate to troubleshoot and resolve software issues; write clean, documented code.
• Create unit tests and participate in code reviews; work in an Agile environment.

Skills

C/C++

C#

.NET

WPF

XAML

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/SE

Tools

Azure DevOps

Windows API

Job description

## Security Software Engineer (R&D)Spring, Texas, United States of AmericaFind out how well you match with this jobJob Id3166702Job Posting Start Date2026-08-09WorkstyleFlexSecurity Software Engineer (R&D)**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:** HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:* 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) -**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. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"