Senior Engineering Manager, System Software

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San Francisco, CA, USA
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179K-252K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Software
HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building an intelligent ecosystem of devices and services for the future of work.
The Role
Lead and mentor an embedded software team, manage system-level strategy, oversee hardware/software integration, drive software development, and guide optimizations.
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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 roadmaps, 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.

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)

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

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.

If you’d like more information about HP’s EEO Policy or your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – Supplement

Top Skills

Android
Arm System-On-Chip
C
C++
I2C
Java
Kotlin
Linux
Spi
Uart
Windows
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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto
107 Employees

What We Do

HP IQ (formerly Humane) is HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s products and services for the future of work.

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