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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
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$130,700–$203,600
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The Principal Software Architect will join the team to define and guide the architecture of modern software platforms within the device and services ecosystem. This role involves leading an incubation effort for the PC ecosystem experience, where you will architect new edge AI-enabled experiences and production-scale software systems. You will work directly with customers to translate requirements into practical architecture strategies and executable roadmaps. Key responsibilities include designing AI/ML capabilities like generative AI, LLMs, and agentic workflows while ensuring security and performance. You will utilize technologies including C++, Rust, Python, Go, and Node.js, alongside frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and ONNX Runtime. The role solves complex problems involving local device interactions, cloud-native distributed systems, and hardware-software co-design for intelligent PCs and peripherals.
Define and own the end-to-end architecture for complex, AI-enabled software platforms across client applications, backend services, and cloud workflows.
Establish architectural principles, system boundaries, design patterns, and technology choices to deliver scalable and secure platforms.
Lead the architecture of AI/ML capabilities including generative AI, LLM workflows, and edge AI execution.
Design production-ready AI/ML systems with robust approaches for evaluation, telemetry, monitoring, and responsible AI safety controls.
Maintain hands-on technical engagement through prototyping, architecture and code reviews, and resolution of high-impact engineering challenges.
Produce and maintain clear architecture artifacts including system diagrams, technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and integration specifications.
Evaluate emerging technologies and AI/ML frameworks to recommend adoption based on customer value and long-term viability.
Communicate technical strategy, architectural trade-offs, and investment priorities to executive and cross-functional stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree/PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of software engineering experience designing and delivering complex software platforms, distributed systems, or device-integrated solutions.
5+ years of experience in a technical leadership, architecture, principal engineer, staff engineer, or equivalent role.
Deep experience designing end-to-end software architectures spanning frontend, backend, cloud platforms, APIs, and device interfaces.
Strong backend and systems development experience with languages such as C++, Rust, Python, C#, Node.js, or Go.
Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, including model integration, inference, and production deployment.
Experience with LLMs, Vision Language, and speech models, including prompt workflows and model orchestration.
Experience with Tauri, WebView, WebRTC, or cross-platform desktop application frameworks (preferred).
Agentic AI
Distributed Systems
Microservices
APIs
Platform Engineering
Kafka
Spark
Data Management
Streaming Data
Real-time Processing
Observability
System Architecture
Data Governance
Remote (Falls Church, VA)51 days ago
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