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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,050.0 - $161,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** BIOS, Software Debugging, Firmware, Systems Architecture, System Software, Information Technology, Software Coding, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/288b5646-b162-4286-9d5d-cef33d26bbbb ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) Computer Science (CS) or similar field, Master of Science in EE or CS (Preferred) * 4-7 years of experience in hardware, firmware, embedded systems, or platform development Knowledge & Skills * Hands-on experience with firmware and embedded systems development * Understanding of hardware-firmware interaction, including 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 * Ability to adapt to fast-paced development environments and evolving requirements * Clear written and verbal communication skills in English (additional local language skills a plus) * Ability to explain technical concepts and implementation choices to peers and leads ## Description Hardware Firmware Engineer Applies solid technical expertise to contribute to the design, development, and integration of hardware and firmware solutions for complex products and platforms. This role focuses on execution, technical problem-solving, and subsystem ownership, working under general direction from senior engineers and architects. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and ODM partners to support engineering development, bring-up, and integration activities, while building deeper expertise in firmware architecture, silicon enablement, and system-level design. Responsibilities * Contribute to hardware and firmware design and development activities for complex products and platforms, including coding, debugging, testing, and integration. * Implement firmware features and enhancements, ensuring correct interaction between hardware, firmware, BIOS, and system software. * Support platform bring-up, validation, and issue triage during development and sustaining phases. * Assist senior engineers in evaluating new silicon components, firmware technologies, and design approaches. * Participate in architecture discussions and provide input based on implementation experience and system understanding. * Develop targeted proof-of-concept (POC) firmware or hardware modifications to validate design concepts or new technologies. * Create and maintain technical documentation, including design notes, interface descriptions, bring-up guides, and firmware configuration details. * Support testing, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution to ensure firmware quality, stability, and performance. * Follow established engineering processes, coding standards, and quality practices. * Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, validation, and manufacturing teams to support engineering execution and integration. * Work with internal teams and external development partners (suppliers, ODMs) on assigned tasks under guidance. * Communicate technical status, risks, and issues clearly to project leads and stakeholders. * Actively participate as a team player while managing multiple tasks or projects in parallel. * Demonstrate a growth mindset by continuously expanding technical depth in firmware, embedded systems, and platform engineering. * Learn from senior engineers and progressively take on increased technical ownership. * May provide informal guidance to interns or newer team members as experience grows. ## Related Videos - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Flexibility is Key: Unlocking the Advantages of Versatile Software Solutions for Strategic Innovatio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1943-flexibility-is-key-unlocking-the-advantages-of-versatile-software-solutions-for-strategic-innovatio) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Architecture Communication Canvas](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/674-architecture-communication-canvas) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)