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HP IQ

Builds workplace AI across computers and devices

Senior Engineering Manager - System Software

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$179k - $252kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in system software engineering and/or embedded platform software development.
  • At least 5 years of experience 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 developing 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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 hardware and software integration, 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with optimization tools such as Perfmon and Perfetto.
  • Working knowledge of Java and/or Kotlin.
  • Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators such as GPUs and DSPs.
  • Experience with board bring-up, driver development, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART.
  • Familiarity with ARM system-on-chip architecture.
  • Experience developing bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers.
  • Ability to use common lab equipment, such as logic analyzers, to debug low-level software issues.

About the Company

HP IQ

Builds workplace AI across computers and devices

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
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