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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Firmware Engineer Graduate - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $75,700.0 - $143,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), BIOS, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Smoke Testing, Scripting, Extensible Firmware Interface, Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/firmware-engineer-graduate-durham-nc--c0e93608-05db-4b4a-b346-4e0fab0f3faa ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent. * Typically 0-2 years experience. Knowledge and Skills: * Experience or understanding of firmware design tools and languages. * Good analytical and problem-solving skills. * Understanding of firmware and hardware design principles. * Understanding of basic testing, coding, and debugging procedures. * Good written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language., Analysis Skills, C Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Debugging Skills, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Employee Benefits, English Language, Hardware Design, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Legal, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, Outsourcing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Realtime Operating System, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Risk, Social Media, Test Plan/Schedule, Writing Skills ## Description This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies firmware (e.g., DSP, embedded code, BMC and BIOS/UEFI). Work often involves analog and digital hardware and real-time operating systems. Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design. Typically, programs in machine language and high-level object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C, Python). Job Level Definition: Contributes to assignments of limited scope by applying technical concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education, or previous experience. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters. Responsibilities: * Codes and programs enhancements, updates, and changes for portions and subsystems of firmware, including DSP, embedded code, EFI drivers, EFI applications and BIOS/UEFI. * Executes established test plans and protocols for assigned portions of code; identifies, logs, and debugs assigned issues. * Develops understanding of and relationship with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development. * Participates as a member of project team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products., All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual's own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. 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