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# Platform Firmware Architect

- **Company:** HP Inc
- **Location:** Spring, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,700.0 - $205,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, BIOS, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, USB, Extensible Firmware Interface, Git, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3377313530&tx=VT5954TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's in computer science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
 * Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.
 * 8+ years firmware development / architecture experience
 * BIOS / UEFI / Embedded Systems
 * Docking Station and Notebook PC architecture
 * USB-C / Power Delivery
 * USB, PCIe, I2C
 * Security firmware experience
 * ODM collaboration experience

Technical Skills

Programming

 * C
 * C++ Python

Embedded Systems

 * Firmware Development
 * RTOS, Zephyr RTOS (nice to have)
 * Embedded Linux
 * System Architecture
 * Device Drivers
 * Hardware/Firmware Integration

Tools & Methodologies

 * Git
 * CI/CD
 * Agile/Scrum
 * Code Reviews
 * System Design Reviews

Security

 * Secure Boot
 * Firmware Update Architecture
 * Device Identity
 * Cryptography Fundamentals
 * Security Compliance

## Description

This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable software systems. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and project managers, to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and deliver value to end-users. The role ensures the efficiency, reliability, and performance of software systems. The role provides guidance to other team members on developing validation execution plans for new technologies., * Oversees the installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools.

 * Monitors and tests application performance for potential bottlenecks, identifies possible solutions, and works with developers to implement those fixes.
 * Optimizes software systems for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency to ensure optimal user experience.
 * Gathers all the system engineering requirements for the infrastructure components by working with engineering groups and other stakeholders.
 * Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
 * Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
 * Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
 * Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software systems leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
 * Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.
 * Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.


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