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# Senior Connectivity Software Engineer

- **Company:** HP Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Android Software Development, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Object-Oriented Software Development, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Wireshark, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Logging, Mobile Os, Information Technology, Objective C++
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanfranciscogigs.com/job.asp?id=3472079540&tx=CT2927TTZ&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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * 6+ years of experience in device software development, including connectivity features, performance tuning, and debugging.
 * 3+ years of experience developing software SDKs/frameworks on Android, Linux, or similar OS platforms.
 * Strong programming skills in Java, C, C++, or Objective-C, with solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals (OO design, debugging, system-level architecture).
 * Familiarity with radio standards such as 802.11 and Bluetooth, and an understanding of related protocol stacks.
 * Experience collaborating across hardware, OS, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams.
 * Ability to work independently, drive technical tasks to closure, and clearly communicate root-cause findings to senior leadership and partners.

Preferred Skills

 * Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming for performance-critical wireless features.
 * Strong understanding of peer-to-peer technologies and sensing techniques.
 * Experience working directly with wireless chipset vendors to optimize connectivity performance and resolve interoperability issues.
 * Comfort working across diverse platforms including Linux, Windows, embedded systems, cloud-managed networks, and mobile OS stacks.
 * Expertise in wireless performance analysis using tools such as Wireshark, logging frameworks, and low-level tracing.

## Description

HP IQ's Connectivity team is seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in device software development. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of connectivity stack and hands-on experience developing, integrating, and optimizing device software to deliver industry-leading user experiences. You will work at the intersection of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging device-to-device transport technologies, tackling complex challenges in performance, reliability, and low-latency communication. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations that are redefining how people and devices seamlessly connect across the modern enterprise., * Design, develop, and integrate connectivity software features across Android, Windows, and embedded platforms, including SDKs, frameworks, and system services.

 * Implement, optimize, and tune wireless networking protocols and sensing algorithms with a focus on enterprise-scale architectures and deployments.
 * Design, implement, and troubleshoot peer-to-peer technologies to deliver secure, reliable, and low-latency connectivity across diverse networking scenarios.
 * Collaborate closely with wireless chipset vendors, industry partners, and internal engineering teams to align designs, debug system-level issues, and optimize end-to-end connectivity performance.
 * Analyze and troubleshoot complex wireless behavior including performance degradation, QoS bottlenecks, interoperability issues, and security constraints in large-scale networks.