Senior Security Engineer, Device

HP Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

HP Inc. seeks a Software Engineer focused on Device Security in San Francisco. You will build secure, privacy‑oriented features across embedded devices and PCs, collaborating with security, firmware, OS, hardware, and cloud teams to protect customer data.

You will work on secure boot, cryptography, device identity, secure communications, and data protection while contributing to the full development lifecycle across Linux, AOSP, and Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficient in C, C++, Java or similar.
• Foundational security concepts: secure boot, cryptography, PKI, access control.
• Experience in embedded/Linux/AOSP/Windows environments.
• Understanding of debugging, testing, code reviews, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Develop security features for embedded and connected devices (secure boot, key management, encryption).
• Contribute to secure software components using established security architectures.
• Collaborate across CoreOS, Firmware, Design, Hardware, and Cloud Services to integrate security capabilities.
• Develop in C, C++, Java across embedded, AOSP, Linux, or Windows environments.
• Assist with threat modeling, security reviews, vulnerability analysis, testing, and remediation.

Skills

C/C++/Java experience

Embedded systems

Security concepts

Debugging/testing

Source control

Software lifecycle

Collaboration

Strong foundation in software dev

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Cybersecurity

Tools

AOSP/Linux/Windows environments

Job description

Software Engineer, Device Security

San Francisco, CA

Who We Are

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

As a Software Engineer specializing in Device Security , you will contribute to building secure, privacy‑focused technologies for HP IQ's next generation of AI‑enabled devices. You’ll work alongside experienced security, firmware, operating system, hardware, and cloud engineers to help protect customer data and strengthen the security of our products.

In this role, you’ll develop and implement security features across embedded systems, PCs, and server‑class workstations. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with areas such as secure boot, cryptography, device identity, secure communication, and data protection while contributing to products throughout the development lifecycle.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who has a strong foundation in software development and an interest in device security to deepen their technical expertise while working on complex, real‑world security challenges.

What You Might Do

• Develop and implement security features for embedded and connected devices, including secure boot, key management, encryption, device identity, and data protection.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure software components using established security architectures and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers across CoreOS, Firmware, Design, Hardware, and Cloud Services to integrate security capabilities into HP IQ products.
• Develop and maintain software in C, C++, Java, or related languages across embedded, AOSP, Linux, or Windows environments.
• Contribute to TrustZone, TEE, kernel‑level, or other hardware‑backed security applications with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Help implement secure communication channels between devices and services while protecting sensitive and personal data.
• Work with biometric sensors and other hardware components to support secure data flows across device boundaries.
• Participate in threat modeling, security reviews, vulnerability analysis, testing, and remediation activities.
• Apply secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices throughout the development process.
• Investigate security issues, troubleshoot software and system‑level problems, and contribute to solutions that improve product security and reliability.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience, including experience with embedded systems, operating systems, firmware, or security‑related development.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Java, or a similar systems programming language.
• Foundational understanding of software and device security concepts such as secure boot, cryptography, authentication, access control, PKI, or application sandboxing.
• Experience developing or debugging software in embedded, Linux, AOSP, Windows, or similar environments.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, source control, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and cross‑functional partners to solve technical problems.
• Strong interest in developing deeper expertise in device security, cryptography, privacy, and secure systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or coursework involving embedded systems, consumer electronics, IoT, operating systems, firmware, or device security.
• Familiarity with AOSP or Linux security technologies such as TrustZone, TEE, Android Verified Boot (AVB), Keystore, or SELinux.
• Familiarity with common cryptographic concepts, authentication mechanisms, certificates, or PKI.
• Exposure to hardware‑backed security, secure elements, TPMs, biometric systems, or trusted execution environments.
• Experience with security testing, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, or secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with privacy and security frameworks or standards such as GDPR, CCPA, or ISO.
• Curiosity and a desire to continue developing expertise in security, privacy, embedded systems, and emerging technologies.

Salary: $107,400-$155,700

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.

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 tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview (https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c07065756) )

Why HP IQ?

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 Work
  Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
• Autonomy and Agility
  Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
• Meaningful Impact
  Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
• Flexible Work Environment
  Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
• Forward‑Thinking Culture
  We learn fast, stay future‑focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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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.

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.