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Senior Wireless Systems Software Engineer

HP IQ
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Software
Salary
$140,000 - $225,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of software development experience focused on embedded systems, wireless technologies, or systems software
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ and embedded or systems software development
  • Experience integrating wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, or similar connectivity solutions
  • Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols including I²C, SPI, UART, USB, and GPIO interfaces
  • Experience designing modular software architectures and reusable libraries with stable API boundaries
Nice to have
  • Experience with one or more wireless technologies including Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, Wi-Fi, or emerging short-range communication protocols
  • Hands-on experience with protocol analyzers such as Ellisys, Frontline, or equivalent debugging tools
  • Familiarity with wireless coexistence challenges across Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and NFC
  • Experience bringing up new embedded hardware platforms and working closely with silicon vendors
  • Knowledge of RTOS, Linux, Android, or Windows system software
What the job really is

In this role as a Senior Wireless Systems Software Engineer at HP IQ, you will develop core software libraries and system infrastructure for advanced wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, UWB, and NFC. Your responsibilities will include designing scalable software architectures, integrating embedded software components, and collaborating with various teams to optimize wireless systems. You will also engage in debugging and performance optimization, while mentoring other engineers and influencing system architecture.

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is quite broad ($140,000 - $225,000) and depends on various factors
  • The role involves working across multiple engineering disciplines which may require a broad skill set
  • Mentoring responsibilities may add to the workload and expectations for seniority
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