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

As a Product Design Engineer at HP IQ, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and design to develop groundbreaking devices that redefine how people interact with technology. You’ll collaborate closely with industrial designers, hardware engineers, and interaction designers to transform ideas into functional prototypes and production-ready designs.

From 3D CAD modeling and hands-on prototyping to engineering analysis and design validation, you’ll help solve complex mechanical challenges and drive designs from early concepts toward production. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work while learning from an experienced, multidisciplinary team and contributing to products that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

What You Might Do

Design mechanical parts, components, and assemblies for new consumer devices using 3D CAD (NX)
Create detailed 2D engineering drawings, define specifications and tolerances, and work closely with overseas vendor partners to ensure accuracy and quality
Design and run experiments, applying engineering analysis and test results to guide design decisions
Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and design tradeoffs to develop robust and scalable solutions
Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, industrial design, and other engineering teams to bring concepts from ideation through development
Conceptualize, design, and build prototypes that quickly validate ideas
Participate in design reviews, clearly communicating design decisions, technical analysis, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences
Build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate prototypes to identify issues and improve product performance, reliability, and user experience
Work with manufacturing and vendor partners to iterate designs and support the transition from prototype to production

Essential Qualifications

Recently completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Product Design Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred) to design mechanical components and assemblies
Hands-on experience building, prototyping, and testing mechanical designs
Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to open-ended design challenges
Ability to communicate technical concepts and present work effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary product development environment

Preferred Skills

Experience developing consumer products through internships, academic projects, research, personal projects, or professional experience
Knowledge of a variety of materials and scalable manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, or additive manufacturing
Experience with machine tools and prototyping equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, mills, and lathes
Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA)
Experience designing and executing mechanical tests or experiments and analyzing the resulting data
Exposure to working with suppliers, manufacturers, or fabrication partners
Experience or interest in industrial design, human interaction design, or graphic design

Salary Range: $107,400-$155,700

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

About the company

HP IQ builds AI software and connected devices for workplace tasks as an innovation lab within HP. Its planned workplace intelligence layer combines document analysis, meeting notes, and answers to questions in an interface designed for supported computers. HP designs the Visor interface around voice and text input, with contextual controls intended to reduce switching between applications. HP plans to distribute featured AI software through updates to select PCs and the Microsoft Store, alongside the lab's hardware and connected-device development work. HP announced the lab in 2025 alongside an agreement to buy AI technology and technical talent from Humane.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Senior AI pay is explicit: HP IQ's San Francisco lead engineer role lists a $190,000-$270,000 salary range.
Early-career engineers get product ownership: HP IQ's design role takes recent graduates from prototypes through production.
HP IQ has a global distribution parent: HP reports operations in more than 180 countries.

What critics are saying

HP IQ adoption remains selective: its access program is limited and invitation-only.
AI engineers face broad integration work: HP IQ's lead role spans cloud services, device interfaces, and agent orchestration.
Hardware execution depends on suppliers: HP IQ's design engineers coordinate overseas vendors and manufacturing partners.

What makes HP IQ unique

HP IQ's intended foundation includes proprietary technology: HP's Humane agreement covers over 300 patents and applications.
HP designs HP IQ for sensitive work: its architecture specifies a local model with 20 billion parameters.
HP designs HP IQ for managed workplaces: planned Workforce Experience Platform integration covers updates, security, and compliance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options

Company News

HP Inc.

Mar 24th, 2026

HP Imagine 2026: HP demonstrates its vision for a connected, intelligent ecosystem across devices and spaces with the introduction of HP IQ.

HP Imagine 2026: HP demonstrates its vision for a connected, intelligent ecosystem across devices and spaces with the introduction of HP IQ. March 24, 2026 News highlights: * HP announces HP IQ,[1] a workplace intelligence layer that can coordinate experiences across HP devices through local, on-device AI capabilities and proximity-based connectivity * HP IQ is designed to enable intelligent workflows that reduce digital friction, helping employees to stay productive and teams to collaborate * Built for enterprise environments, HP IQ integrates with HP Workforce Experience Platform[2] to give CIOs centralized visibility, streamlined operations, and standardized governance NEW YORK, March 24, 2026 - Today, at HP Imagine 2026, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) outlined its vision for a connected ecosystem of intelligent devices, designed to make work more seamless across devices, spaces, and experiences. Powered by HP IQ, HP is bringing local, on-device intelligence and proximity-based connectivity together with enterprise manageability to unlock new levels of employee productivity and collaboration across select HP AI PCs and workplace devices. "HP's vision for the future of work is a connected, intelligent ecosystem that helps work flow across devices, spaces, and the moments in between," said Tuan Tran, President of HP's Technology & Innovation Organization. "HP IQ is how we connect those experiences, reducing digital friction for employees while fitting into the environments IT already manages, so organizations can bring these experiences to life with confidence." On-Device intelligence, right where work happens. According to the HP 2025 Work Relationship Index, access to the right tools and technology is a key enabler of the employee experience - in fact, the more frequently knowledge workers use AI, the better their relationship with work becomes. HP IQ brings that promise to life with powerful, on-device intelligence-transforming the HP devices that employees use every day into context-aware partners that help them eliminate routine tasks, unlock deeper insights, and empower them to make smarter, faster decisions. Debuting on the next generation of HP EliteBook X G2 PCs, HP IQ's initial on-device AI experiences are planned to include: * Ask IQ: Responds to text and voice inputs, surfacing intelligent, contextual answers and guidance. * Analyze: Helps users interact with personal files (including PDF, TXT, DOC, PPT) to get summaries and actionable insights. * Notes & Knowledge: Keeps a running record of interactions so employees can pick up where they left off and organizes notes so they can be searched and shared more easily. * Meeting Agent: Quickly captures ideas or records notes during a meeting without forcing app switching, helping participants stay focused. Additional AI capabilities are planned to roll out to more HP devices later this year. Friction-Free collaboration across the HP ecosystem. HP IQ introduces HP NearSense, 3 a new spatial intelligence that helps devices discover, connect, and collaborate, simplifying transitions between tasks and environments. HP NearSense helps people move work between nearby devices more easily by enabling real-time sharing of context and capabilities. This foundation is planned to power new functionality on HP EliteBook X G2 AI PCs and other select HP notebooks like: * The easiest PC-to-PC file sharing solution offering the most secure experience[4] - allowing users to drag and drop documents, images, and presentations to nearby colleagues instantly * Single-click join - enabling seamless, one-click options for joining conference room meetings. Over time, HP NearSense is planned to expand across the HP ecosystem to HP Poly video conferencing solutions, 5 print devices, desktops, workstations, peripherals and more, to enable future proximity-based experiences like: * Faster device discovery in shared spaces like conference rooms * Simplified setup and automatic pairing with headsets and peripherals * Casting from a PC to a nearby display or conference room screen * Printing and scanning to nearby print devices without having to install a driver Adaptive, intuitive AI that Keeps employees in their flow. Employees access HP IQ capabilities through its new Visor interface on the PC, an intelligent software experience layer that brings relevant actions and controls forward in the moment without forcing app switching. Designed for natural language interaction across voice and text inputs, Visor adapts to context and intent as employees move through their day, delivering intelligence that's private, responsive, and effortless. Secure, local-first by design, with hybrid architecture to support when needed. HP IQ is based on a local, 20B-parameter model, plus specialized tools and an orchestrator that coordinates tasks. This enables secure, fast, responsive intelligence that can work in more places, including environments with limited connectivity. HP IQ is designed to run many experiences on-device while routing select tasks to the cloud only when permitted by enterprise policy and user permissions. With its local-first design, HP IQ prioritizes keeping data on-device, reducing exposure risk and ensuring sensitive information, proprietary IP, and enterprise knowledge remain within IT's control. Built for the workplace - and for IT. HP IQ is built for modern workplace environments where intelligent experiences need to operate reliably across devices and spaces. Configuration, policy, updates, security, and compliance can be governed through the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP), HP's control plane for workforce management. "As HP IQ introduces a new intelligence layer across devices and workspaces, WXP operates above it as a trusted control plane for IT, delivering unified visibility, built-in security, seamless manageability, and proactive remediation across the device fleet," said Manoj Leelanivas, President of HP Solutions. "Together, on-device AI and WXP enable HP to deliver intuitive, high-performance user environments while giving organizations the governance and actionable insights needed to thrive in the future of work." By integrating with WXP, HP IQ gives IT leaders the visibility and control to deliver high-quality workforce experiences at scale. HP IQ can also be configured and deployed through other established IT tools like Microsoft Intune. Availability. HP IQ will be introduced at HP Imagine 2026, with early access starting on select HP AI PCs in Spring 2026. It is planned to expand to additional select HP notebooks, desktops, and Poly Studio Video Bars as part of a limited Summer 2026 release, with AI capabilities continuing to evolve through ongoing software updates. New HP IQ-enabled devices are expected to begin shipping in Fall 2026, with broader availability rolling out to more products across the HP portfolio starting in 2H 2026. FAQs. What is HP IQ? What runs on-device versus what uses the cloud? How is HP IQ designed for the workplace? Forward looking statement. This document contains forward looking statements regarding future operations, product development, product capabilities and availability dates. This information is subject to substantial uncertainties and is subject to change at any time without prior notification. Statements contained in this document concerning these matters only reflect HP Inc's predictions and/or expectations as of the date of this document and actual results and future plans of HP Inc. may differ significantly as a result of, among other things, changes in product strategy from technological, internal corporate, market and other changes. This is not a commitment to deliver any material, code or functionality and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. All product views are illustrations and might not represent actual product, screens. Footnotes and disclaimers. About HP. Media contact. HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology leader redefining the Future of Work. Operating in more than 180 countries, HP delivers innovative and AI-powered devices, software, services and subscriptions that drive business growth and professional fulfillment. For more information, please visit: HP.com. Contact: [email protected]

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