Job Information
HP Inc. Manager, Firmware Engineering in Spring, Texas
Job Summary
HP is bringing together a highly skilled team with diverse experiences and industry leading expertise to lead with speed, agility, and creativity. The team leverages the best of HP and innovates where needed. At our core is doing what is right to delight our customers and succeed in an ever-changing world.
We are seeking a high performing, experienced, and energetic Manager for our Firmware Development Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of BIOS/UEFI and Embedded Controller developers, coordinating multiple projects, managing risk, and providing status communications for cross-functional programs. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver Proof of Concepts, Prototype, and Production quality firmware. You will need to operate in complex disciplines, navigate ambiguous situations, and exercise independent judgment in developing project goals and direction.
Responsibilities
Leads the preparation and creation of architecture and implementation plans for firmware-based innovations.
Manages resources to define and complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly.
Leads multiple project teams of software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners 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 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.
Manages project meetings, schedules, milestones and delivery, including managing vendors and manufacturing partners to achieve teams goals.
Fosters collaboration between software firmware engineers, hardware engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to achieve seamless integration of firmware with hardware and software components.
Serves as an expert on all firmware related topics and acts as overall firmware leadership to provide perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
Stays updated with industry trends and emerging technologies related to firmware development, ensuring the team remains innovative and competitive.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
Education & Experience Recommended
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 job-related experience or 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
NA
Knowledge & Skills
PC BIOS / UEFI development
Windows PC Architecture and Development
PC Embedded Controller development
Agile Methodology
Algorithms
C (Programming Language)
C++ (Programming Language)
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Debugging
Electrical Engineering
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
Customer Centricity
Prioritization
Resilience
Team Management
Strategic Thinking
Impact & Scope
- Impacts function and leads projects requiring understanding of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.
Complexity
- Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
Disclaimer
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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).