> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2655597-hardware-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2655597-hardware-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Architect - **Company:** HP Inc - **Location:** Spring, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,400.0 - $143,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** BIOS, Firmware, Hardware Design, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Mobile Computing, Physical Design - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=611936b2fd73049d ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering * Minimum 5+ years of experience in notebook or workstation computer design * Minimum 5+ years of experience in high speed signal integrity design, HW/FW development preferred. Knowledge and Skills * Working experience in designing and developing notebook computer architecture * Highly skilled in high speed signal integrity design and PCB board design required * Must be self-motivated team player with ability to work in a customer oriented very fast-paced and demanding environment with minimal supervision. * Develop Proof of Concept HW and some FW/SW development as required to prove new technology concepts. * Familiar with notebook computer power design and power management design * Leadership qualities: Integrity, attention to detail, timeline sensitivity, goal oriented, motivator and team player * Innovative in developing new ideas, concepts and solution that widely applicable that provides best user experience * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. ## Description The Business Personal Systems group designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates electrical/electronic parts, components, sub-systems, algorithms, or integrated circuitry for notebook computer, mobile workstations or mobility products including docking stations. The hardware architecture group is seeking a highly motivated individual to join commercial notebook engineering team. This team will develop next generation notebook, mobile workstations computers, docking stations and mobile computing solutions. We are looking for an individual who has back-ground in and is able to develop expertise in a variety of areas including, * Develop optimum notebook platform design architecture, new and innovative concept ideas using latest technologies for the product category based on marketing requirement, RFQ process for platform designs and new components. * Evaluate different technologies, design proposal, using new & current silicon components, new technologies to develop architecture strategy for given platform and innovative ideas. * Design, develop and evaluate high speed components, interface, protocol for any new high speed bus and technologies and guide team to avoid any design/implementation risk. * Develop Proof of Concept HW and some FW/SW development as required to prove new technology concepts. * Create HW, FW and system architecture documentation for new platform design, for new silicon components for new technologies, HW design implementation, and required SW/FW and BIOS support. * Create and analyze new technology strategy to enable them for future products portfolio where applicable. * Evaluate different design proposal during RFQ review for given platform designs, for electronic components including new silicon design, and for new technologies. * Create HW, FW and system architecture documentation for new technologies designed in for any platform that includes HW design implementation, required firmware, BIOS or any support including silicon. * Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for electrical hardware design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit. * Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture. * Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; integrates suggestions, updates, and innovations into overall architecture and leads platform architecture process across business. * Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups. * Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of electrical hardware design and development innovation and excellence. ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [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) - [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) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) - [How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2112-how-to-submit-cfps-and-get-into-public-speaking-moran-weber) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)