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This role pays more than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$154,850–$213,200
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$216k
versus about
$184k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
135 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,700–$205,200
across 107 roles with salary data.
The Senior Software Engineering Manager, System Software joins the System Software team to enable on-device experiences by leveraging hardware capabilities. This role involves leading, growing, and mentoring a high-performing embedded software team within a startup environment. Key responsibilities include owning system-level strategy and architecture, driving low-level driver and framework software development, and overseeing hardware and software integration. The manager will guide performance, power, and thermal optimization while serving as a technical escalation point for complex integration issues. Required technical skills include proficiency in embedded C and modern C++ for development on Windows, Android, or Linux. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating sensors, algorithms, and interaction models to create seamless, intelligent hardware solutions while ensuring stable APIs, scalability, and maintainability across various system software platforms.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?
Median $274175 from 40 postings across 14 companies.
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