R&D Firmware Engineer

What a R&D Firmware Engineer does at HP:

• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of firmware, including both low-level operating system and embedded Linux platforms.Focus areas may include connectivity (e.g. networking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, IoT) and server-client communication.
• Analyze design and determine coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
• Execute and write portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
• Participate as a member of project team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and outsourced development partners regarding firmware design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Typically 2-4 years experience.
• Using firmware design tools and languages (C, C++, Python).
• Ability to apply strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• General understanding of firmware and hardware design, including interactions and integrations of firmware with hardware.
• Firmware testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.