Platform Firmware Architect
Description -This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable software systems. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and project managers, to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and deliver value to end-users. The role ensures the efficiency, reliability, and performance of software systems. The role provides guidance to other team members on developing validation execution plans for new technologies.
*4-days a week in-office requirementResponsibilities- Oversees the installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Monitors and tests application performance for potential bottlenecks, identifies possible solutions, and works with developers to implement those fixes.
- Optimizes software systems for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency to ensure optimal user experience.
- Gathers all the system engineering requirements for the infrastructure components by working with engineering groups and other stakeholders.
- Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
- Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
- Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
- Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software systems leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
- Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.
Education & Experience Recommended- Bachelor's in computer science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.
- 8+ years firmware development / architecture experience
- BIOS / UEFI / Embedded Systems
- Docking Station and Notebook PC architecture
- USB-C / Power Delivery
- USB, PCIe, I2C
- Security firmware experience
- ODM collaboration experience
Technical SkillsProgrammingEmbedded Systems- Firmware Development
- RTOS, Zephyr RTOS (nice to have)
- Embedded Linux
- System Architecture
- Device Drivers
- Hardware/Firmware Integration
Tools & Methodologies- Git
- CI/CD
- Agile/Scrum
- Code Reviews
- System Design Reviews
Security- Secure Boot
- Firmware Update Architecture
- Device Identity
- Cryptography Fundamentals
- Security Compliance
The pay range for this role is
$130,700 to
$205,200 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, 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)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -Software
Schedule -Full time
Shift -No shift premium (United States of America)
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