Senior Firmware Engineer

Hp Iq; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

HP IQ is seeking a firmware engineer to design and implement firmware for low-power embedded MCUs, coordinating with hardware and software teams to bring prototypes to life.

You will work across ARM-based platforms, optimize power and performance, and collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners to deliver secure, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
• Deep experience in embedded firmware with demonstrable knowledge in radio stacks (BT, BLE, Wi-Fi), sensor and audio pipelines, ARM MCU architecture.
• Passionate about low‑power (<1mW sleep) systems, audio subsystem integration, and cloud‑connected embedded devices.
• Proficient in FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Embedded C, C++, protocols, and unit test frameworks
• Ability to collaborate in a psychologically safe and healthy team environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware and embedded system architecture for leading-edge ARM-based MCUs in our prototypes and products
• Collaborate with the EE, RF, Security, Cloud Services, and AI models team to build high-performance, secure, reliable systems
• Bring up and debug new hardware in the lab and support builds at remote production sites
• Establish and manage performance metrics including code size, model performance, memory footprint, power consumption, latency

Skills

Embedded firmware

ARM MCU architecture

Radio stacks (BT, BLE, Wi‑Fi)

C/C++ programming

FreeRTOS or Zephyr

Unit testing

Power optimization

Job description

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, 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.

About The Role

The System Software team is responsible for firmware, operating system software, hardware-accelerated algorithms, and core developer frameworks supporting our products. We serve as the glue between our hardware teams and our higher-level software teams, and delight in finding creative solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems as we bring our product visions to life. As a firmware engineer on our team, you will develop firmware for low-power embedded microcontrollers to coordinate sensors, ensure security and privacy, manage power subsystems, and more. You will also have plenty of opportunity to develop and grow your own management and leadership skills as you coordinate development efforts with vendors, consultants, and manufacturing partners.

What You Might Do

• Design and develop firmware and embedded system architecture for leading-edge ARM-based MCUs in our prototypes and products
• Collaborate with the EE, RF, Security, Cloud Services, and AI models team to build high-performance, secure, reliable systems
• Bring up and debug new hardware in the lab and support builds at remote production sites
• Establish and manage performance metrics including code size, model performance, memory footprint, power consumption, latency.

Essential Qualifications

• 8+ years experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers
• Deep experience in embedded firmware with demonstrable knowledge in radio stacks (BT, BLE, Wi-Fi), sensor and audio pipelines, ARM MCU architecture.
• Passionate about low‑power (<1mW sleep) systems, audio subsystem integration, and cloud‑connected embedded devices.
• Proficient in FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Embedded C, C++, protocols, and unit test frameworks
• Ability to collaborate in a psychologically safe and healthy team environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing and debugging Qualcomm, STM32, Cypress/Infineon PSoC, or Nordic
• Experience shipping high-reliability production code
• Comfortable with low-level hardware debugging tools and techniques

Salary range: $162,000 - $252,000

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health 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 )

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

• Innovative WorkHelp shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
• Autonomy and AgilityWork with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
• Meaningful ImpactBuild AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
• Flexible Work EnvironmentFreedom and flexibility to do your best work.
• Forward-Thinking CultureWe learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

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