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Senior Software Engineer, Device Security

Lead the design and implementation of embedded device security architecture, ensuring secure systems for innovative devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust security features and assist in vulnerability management.

San Francisco, California, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at HP IQ?

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

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Device Security, you will play a

key role in helping HP IQ lead the industry in advancing the security of AI

devices, and empowering business and users with control of their privacy and

personal data in the quickly evolving AI-driven world. Privacy and security are

table stakes at HP IQ, and absolutely integral to our success as a dynamic

company with a deep commitment to product.

You will own projects through their entire life cycle, building secure systems

for our innovative devices by threat modeling, designing secure architectures,

and implementing them. This role focuses on designing and implementing solutions

across the entire software stack of embedded systems, PCs, and server class

workstations. This includes the way they interface with the outside world, in a

way that provides joyful user experiences without compromising privacy &

security. The technology that you will create will maintain and strengthen the

trust that HP IQ promises to our customers.

WHAT YOU MIGHT DO

* Lead the design and implementation of embedded device security architecture

from the ground up. This includes using the best industry standard

cryptography practices for things like secure key management systems,

hardware secure boot, PKI, efficient encryption of data, and more.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with the CoreOS, Firmware, Design, and Cloud

Services teams to create robust security features.

* Develop custom TrustZone or native kernel applications to enhance

hardware-backed identity solutions and data protection.

* Work on high-profile projects, such as secure channels between devices,

protecting personal data, and automatic theft detection; which all require

secure and efficient data handling.

* Interface with biometric sensors to create secure channels for data flow

inside and outside device boundaries.

* Assist in vulnerability management, and apply secure SDLC practices across

the company.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

* 6+ years of experience in secure programming in embedded system, AOSP, or

Windows environments, primarily in C, C++, or Java.

* Strong understanding of general embedded systems security concepts, including

establishing roots of trust, secure boot, cryptography, PKI, or application

sandboxing.

* Experience in firmware security, OS-level security, or network security.

* Demonstrated ability to architect and lead multi-disciplinary projects from

concept to deployment.

* Experience in designing secure interfaces with biometric sensors, custom PKI

handling, or factory flow processes.

* Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to assess attack surface

and threat models across many different features.

* Deep understanding (OR deep desire to learn) of cryptography, security, and

privacy theory and practices.

PREFERRED SKILLS

* Background in embedded systems like consumer electronics, IoT, medical, or

payment devices or systems.

* Experience with AOSP and Linux security, including TrustZone, TEE, AVB,

Keystore, and SELinux.

* Experience with privacy compliance standards like GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or ISO.

Salary: $216,000- $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

[https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx? docname=c07065756])

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.

If you’d like more information about HP’s EEO Policy

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rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Equal Employment

Opportunity is the Law

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Employment Opportunity is the Law – Supplement

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Which skills does this role require?

Secure ProgrammingEmbedded Systems SecurityCryptographyPKIApplication SandboxingFirmware SecurityOS-Level SecurityNetwork SecurityBiometric SensorsThreat ModelingSecure SDLC PracticesCross-Functional CollaborationCustom TrustZone ApplicationsData ProtectionVulnerability ManagementDevice SecurityCC++JavaSecure BootTEEsSecure SDLCCustom PKI HandlingFactory Flow ProcessesSecure Key ManagementSpark

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