Senior System Software Engineer

HP Inc.

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $162,000–$288,000 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 10, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 115 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer

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The Senior System Software Engineer joins the System Software team at HP IQ to enable on-device experiences by leveraging hardware capabilities. This role involves system design and architecture, where the engineer will develop low-level driver and framework software in C and C++, alongside device-focused infrastructure software in Python. Key responsibilities include debugging issues at the hardware and software interface, optimizing software for performance and lower power consumption, and participating in documentation, testing, and code reviews. The position requires expertise in systems design, with preferred experience in modern C++, Android, Linux, or Windows. Candidates should be familiar with ARM System-on-Chip architecture, bare-metal firmware, and optimization tools like Perfmon or Valgrind. The work focuses on building first-of-its-kind products and porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python Linux Android Windows ARM SoC GPU DSP Valgrind Perfmon Bare-metal Firmware Logic Analyzers Embedded Software

What you'll do

Design and architect complex system software for on-device experiences.
Develop low-level driver and framework software using C and C++.
Create device-focused infrastructure software using Python.
Debug complex issues at the interface between hardware and software.
Optimize software for improved performance and lower power consumption.
Perform code reviews, technical documentation, and software testing.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in system software engineering and embedded platform.
Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C++ or C.
Strong background in systems design and architecture.
Familiarity with modern C++ (preferred).
Experience with Android development, Linux, or Windows (preferred).
Familiarity with optimization tools such as Perfmon or Valgrind (preferred).
Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc) (preferred).
Familiarity with ARM System-on-Chip (SOC) architecture (preferred).

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