Software Engineer, Cloud Services

HP IQ; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (long/short term)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

HP IQ is HP’s AI innovation lab exploring scalable backend systems and cloud-native architectures. As a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Services, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot to enable HP IQ’s mission of transforming how people work.

You will collaborate with frontend and product teams, ensure security and performance, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines for cloud and on-prem deployments in a hybrid SF environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and debugging practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following established best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Integrate with databases and external services, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization efforts.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support application deployment in cloud and local environments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL databases

Git

Unit testing

Tools

Docker

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

As a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Services, you will create scalable, reliable backend systems that support HP IQ's mission to transform the way people work. We value how we work as much as what we deliver. Our journey of continuous learning and evolution requires a flexible and resilient services platform that fosters innovation, experimentation, and adaptation. To enable this, we focus on designs and tools rooted in strong engineering principles like abstraction, composition, virtualization, automation, and iterative development cycles.

What You Might Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following established best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Integrate with databases and external services, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization efforts.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support application deployment in cloud and local environments.

Essential Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and debugging practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Experience building private cloud workflow.
• Understanding of distributed systems and scalable architecture.

Salary Range: $162,000 - $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
• 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 Work
  Help 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 Culture
  We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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.

This is a hybrid opportunity in San Francisco.