Hardware Firmware Engineer

HP Inc.

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Spring, TX
Salary
$105,050–$161,800 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 15, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $133k
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $153,075–$214,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About HP Inc.

HP Inc. is a global technology company that develops and sells personal computers, printers, and related supplies and services. Its products include laptops, desktops, workstations, and printing solutions for consumers and businesses worldwide.

HP Inc. currently has 104 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,700–$205,200 across 90 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Hardware Firmware Engineer

The Hardware Firmware Engineer joins a technical team to design, develop, and integrate hardware and firmware solutions for complex products and platforms. This role focuses on execution, technical problem-solving, and subsystem ownership while collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and ODM partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include coding, debugging, testing, and integrating features to ensure correct interaction between hardware, firmware, BIOS, and system software. The engineer will also perform platform bring-up, conduct root-cause analysis, develop proof-of-concept modifications, and maintain technical documentation like design notes and bring-up guides. Required skills include experience in embedded systems, silicon enablement, and system architecture. The candidate must be proficient with firmware development tools, debuggers, and various programming languages to solve complex hardware-firmware interaction challenges and ensure overall system stability and performance across the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Develop, debug, and test firmware code to ensure proper interaction between hardware, BIOS, and system software.
  • Support platform bring-up, validation, and issue triage during both development and sustaining phases.
  • Create proof-of-concept firmware or hardware modifications to validate new design concepts and technologies.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and defect resolution to ensure firmware quality, stability, and performance.
  • Maintain technical documentation including design notes, interface descriptions, and firmware configuration details.
  • Evaluate new silicon components and firmware technologies in collaboration with senior engineers.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners like suppliers and ODMs to support integration activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (preferred).
  • 4 to 7 years of experience in hardware, firmware, embedded systems, or platform development.
  • Hands-on experience with firmware and embedded systems development.
  • Understanding of hardware-firmware interaction and board-level design considerations.
  • Familiarity with firmware development tools, debuggers, and programming languages.
  • Exposure to system architecture concepts and silicon enablement.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

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