[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All HP jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/) · [Search jobs](/search/) HP · San Francisco, CA # Senior System Software Engineer San Francisco, California, United States of America Full-time Senior individual contributor $162,000 to $288,000 Software Engineering Listed on HP’s official careers site. Posted October 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on HP’s careers site →](https://hp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareerSite/job/San-Francisco-California-United-States-of-America/Senior-System-Software-Engineer_3166661-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [HP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/) / Senior System Software Engineer ## Job description Senior System Software Engineer Description ### Who We Are - HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates. We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless. We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset. By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work. Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work. ### About The Role HP IQ’s System Software team enables on-device experiences to take full advantage of our hardware capabilities. We collaborate with internal and external partners in a high-leverage environment that enables us to spend a majority of our time developing solutions that are unique to our hardware, sensors, algorithms, and interaction models. If you enjoy solving complex, interdisciplinary problems with a world-class team, we'd love to hear from you! ### What You Might Do - Learn what it's like to be a part of a world-class embedded software team building a first-of-its-kind product in a startup environment Responsible for system design and architecture - Develop low-level driver and framework software in C and C++ Develop device-focused infrastructure software in Python Debug issues at the interface between hardware and software - Optimize software for better performance and lower power consumption - Collaborate in the software engineering process with documentation, testing, and code review ### Essential Qualifications 8+ years of experience in system software engineering and embedded platform Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C++ or C Strong background in systems design and architecture ### Preferred Skills - Familiarity with modern C++ Experience with Android development, Linux, or Windows - Familiarity with optimization tools such as Perfmon or Valgrind Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc) - Familiarity with ARM System-on-Chip (SOC) architecture Experience developing bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers - Ability to use common lab equipment (eg, logic analyzers) to debug low-level SW issues Salary Range: $162,000 to $288,000 Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees) The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills. At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview) Why HP IQ? HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work. Innovative Work Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation. Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale. Meaningful Impact Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive. Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work. Forward-Thinking Culture We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. Job - Software Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). This information is provided voluntarily. For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal " ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: San Francisco, California, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $162,000 to $288,000[Apply on HP’s careers site →](https://hp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareerSite/job/San-Francisco-California-United-States-of-America/Senior-System-Software-Engineer_3166661-1) ## More jobs at HP ### [AI Software Engineer - HP IQ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/jobs/b3a11da905bae2bc202a/) San Francisco, California, United States of America ### [Lead Firmware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/jobs/09fd481ace9373309189/) San Francisco, California, United States of America ### [Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/jobs/fc82f9ee7acb2555b89b/) San Francisco, California, United States of America ### [Interactive Design Engineer - HPIQ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/jobs/984740f7b619e2d42f86/) San Francisco, California, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sonar System Software Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/32f31a87c3492cae7d6f/) Lockheed Martin · Manassas, VA ### [System Integration Software Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e6001081a65ab0abaa67/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [#System Software Engineer - Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/de57804f6e9383bb7a1f/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Sr. System Software Engineer - Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/4a877dbb2f06d534c828/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Senior Software Engineer Content Management System](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/40c0983a91c13ac1c6da/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Memphis, TN, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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