Senior Software Engineering Manager, System Software

HP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

HP IQ is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager for System Software to lead an embedded software organization in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within HP's global scale. You will shape system-level strategy, mentor engineers, and drive driver/framework development in C and C++ across devices and OSes.

You'll collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to define roadmaps, ensure API stability, and optimize performance, power, and thermal characteristics while delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years in system software or embedded platform software development.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams, mentoring and hiring in fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in system design and architecture.
• Proficiency in embedded C and modern C++.
• Experience with Windows, Android, or Linux development and API stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow and mentor a high-performing embedded software team in a startup environment.
• Serve as a technical leader for complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to cross-functional and executive stakeholders.
• Own system-level strategy, architecture, and technical direction across multiple products.
• Drive execution of low-level driver and framework software development in C and C++ across devices/OSes.
• Oversee integration between hardware and software and alignment across teams.

Skills

Team leadership

System software design

Embedded C

Modern C++

APIs & cross-functional leadership

OS platforms (Windows/Android/Linux)

Tools

Perfmon

Perfetto

Logic analyzers

I2C

SPI

UART

GPU/DSP accelerators

Job description

Senior Software Engineering Manager, System Software Description - 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

HP IQ’s System Software team enables on-device experiences to take full advantage of our hardware capabilities. Our team collaborates with internal and external partners to develop unique solutions using cutting edge hardware, sensors, algorithms, and interaction models. If you enjoy solving complex, interdisciplinary problems with a world-class team, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Might Do

• Lead, grow and mentor a high-performing embedded software team in a startup environment
• Serve as a technical leader and escalation point for complex hardware/software integration issues
• Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress clearly to cross-functional and executive stakeholders
• Own system-level strategy, architecture, and technical direction across multiple products
• Drive execution of low-level driver and framework software development in C and C++ across multiple devices and operating systems
• Oversee integration between hardware and software, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams
• Guide performance, power, and thermal optimization efforts
• Balance hands‑on technical involvement with team leadership, including design reviews, mentorship, and delivery accountability
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define road maps, priorities, and deliverables

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in system software engineering and / or embedded platform software development
• 5+ years leading engineering teams, including mentoring, hiring, team growth, and navigating ambiguity in fast‑paced environments
• Deep expertise in system design and architecture
• Proficiency in embedded C and modern C++
• Experience with development on Windows, Android, or Linux
• Experience developing stable APIs that ensure backward compatibility, scalability, and maintainability across system software platforms
• Proven experience leading teams in fast‑paced environments
• Experience driving cross‑functional programs from concept to delivery

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with optimization tools such as Perfmon and Perfetto.
• Working knowledge of Java and/or Kotlin
• Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc.)
• Experience with board bring up, driver development, and communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART
• Familiarity with ARM System‑on‑Chip (SOC) architecture
• Experience developing bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers
• Ability to use common lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers) to debug low‑level SW issues

Salary Range: $179,000 - $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.

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)

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.

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