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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Firmware and Software Engineer - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,150.0 - $182,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Code Comments, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1a316a81-6dc4-4201-b2a3-4442c1fbbfb9 ## About the Role * Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. * Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field. ## Description This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of embedded software and firmware for hardware products. The role ensures the identification and resolution of software and firmware issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions. The role creates and updates technical documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides. The role stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in embedded systems and firmware development., * Oversees the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation. * Allocates resources to complete programming projects, and designing detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly. * Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms. * Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware 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 firmware leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities. * Collaborates with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration and communication between hardware and firmware components. * Specifies and documents communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements in partnership with other firmware and software teams. * Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization. * Mentor less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables., Agile Methodology Algorithms C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Computer Science Debugging Electrical Engineering Embedded Software Embedded Systems Firmware Firmware Development Git (Version Control System) Linux New Product Development Operating Systems Python (Programming Language) Real-Time Operating Systems Software Development Software Engineering Cross-Org Skills Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity Impact & Scope Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Complexity Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. 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