Senior Software Engineer, Windows Experiences

Hpiq; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Generous paid time off policies

Job summary

Hpiq, located in San Francisco, is seeking an engineer to create intelligent desktop applications that redefine user engagement. This role focuses on designing and building responsive applications integrated with AI insights and system software layers, aimed at enhancing user experience across HP's product portfolio.

The ideal candidate will lead architectural decisions and contribute to modern software development in a collaborative environment with varied stakeholders. The position offers a salary range of $140,000 to $225,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing native desktop applications, ideally for Windows.
• Hands-on experience with modern Windows UI frameworks (e.g., WPF, WinUI).
• Strong grasp of asynchronous, event-driven programming for responsive UIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build native Windows applications that are performant and responsive.
• Develop on-device experiences that adapt in real-time to user behavior.
• Integrate with AI orchestration to surface context-aware features.

Skills

C#

.NET ecosystem

Windows UI frameworks

MVVM architecture

Asynchronous programming

Visual Studio

Git

Profiling tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

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 Device Experience team is building intelligent, desktop-native applications that redefine how people engage with their PCs. These aren’t traditional applications—they’re responsive, local‑first experiences that seamlessly surface AI‑powered insights, actions, and context, right when and where users need them.

You’ll help craft the interface between human intent and machine intelligence—engineering native software that’s deeply integrated with Windows and optimized for performance. This work is core to how HP IQ brings the future of work to life: fluid, adaptive, and powered by intelligence that runs directly on the device.

We’re looking for an engineer who’s excited to shape modern, intuitive experiences, and help define how users across HP’s global footprint interact with intelligent systems every day. You’ll lead by example, drive core application architecture, and help shape a flagship product from the ground up.

What You Might Do

• Design and build native Windows applications that are performant, responsive, and polished.
• Develop on‑device experiences that adapt in real time to user behavior and context.
• Integrate with AI orchestration and system software layers to surface context‑aware features in a privacy‑first manner.
• Partner with cloud, platform, and AI teams to enable secure, low‑latency backend communication.
• Collaborate closely with design to prototype and iterate on novel interaction models and UX flows.
• Contribute to cross‑platform features that may span Windows, mobile, and future devices.
• Participate in architectural decisions and technical planning for Windows application development.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing native desktop applications, ideally for Windows.
• Proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Hands‑on experience with modern Windows UI frameworks (e.g., WPF, WinUI).
• Familiarity with MVVM architecture and scalable UI design patterns.
• Strong grasp of asynchronous, event‑driven programming for responsive UIs.
• Experience using Visual Studio, Git, and profiling/debugging tools.
• Collaborative, user‑focused, and detail‑oriented engineering mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience shipping production software for desktop or mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with cross‑platform coordination or multi‑device design patterns.
• Comfort working across design, product, and engineering stakeholders.
• Interest in HCI, AI‑enhanced interfaces, or building context‑aware user experiences.
• Adaptability and curiosity for evolving platforms and new tools.

Salary range: $140,000 - $225,000

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
• 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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