Software Engineering Intern, Device Experiences (Summer 2027)

HP IQ; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

FSAs

Life insurance

Parental leave & holidays

Job summary

HP IQ’s Device Experiences team is seeking an Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will contribute to building user‑facing software across Windows devices, joining a diverse team blending software, hardware, and AI to prototype and bring new experiences to life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with designers and engineers, exploring new interaction models, and tackling technical challenges while learning across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java or C++.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to foundational building blocks of our frameworks and create intuitive user experiences.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to prototype and iterate on new interactions.
• Address challenging technical problems, communicate needs and solutions clearly.
• Explore interaction models by connecting sensors and hardware to applications.

Skills

Java

C++

Education

CS-related Bachelor's/degree (pursuing)

Job description

Software Engineering Intern, Device Experiences (Summer 2027)

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 Device Experiences team is focused on building innovative, user-facing software experiences across Windows client devices and emerging hardware‑software platforms. The team works at the intersection of software, hardware, and AI, exploring new ways these technologies can come together to create intuitive and meaningful product experiences, including emerging health‑focused initiatives. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to next-generation projects, collaborate across disciplines, and help bring new experiences from early concepts and prototypes to working solutions.

What You Might Do

• Contribute to the foundational building blocks of our frameworks, helping create intuitive, responsive, and enjoyable user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with designers and engineers to prototype, iterate on, and bring new interactions and product experiences to life.
• Tackle challenging technical problems, identify tradeoffs and constraints, and communicate issues, needs, and potential solutions clearly across the team.
• Explore and develop new interaction models by connecting unique sensors and hardware capabilities to application‑level frameworks and user experiences.

Essential Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Strong programming skills in one more languages such as Java or C++

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow while working through new technologies, evolving requirements, and unfamiliar technical challenges.
• Passion for building thoughtful, high‑quality user‑facing products and experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and impactful.
• Experience developing for mobile platforms, with an understanding of mobile application development, platform frameworks, and user experience considerations.

Hourly Pay Range: $45.00–$51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

2027 Internship Program Dates: May/June–August/September 2027. Final dates will be based on student schedules.

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 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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