Job Information
HP Inc. Principal Software Engineer in Palo Alto, California
Job Summary
- This role is responsible for ensuring the technical design, development, installation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art software applications and services for the company. The role plays a crucial role in building technical solutions to help other developers/engineers deliver faster with modern software and application development tools. The role is responsible for technical need analysis and project management. The role builds & maintains relationships with stakeholders across different departments and provide guidance & coaching to reportees in executing their tasks/responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Leads the building of various software development projects and platforms while aligning them with business and security strategies and requirements.
Builds standards, designs, and automates the deployment of software.
Designs and develops solutions that protect and manage software products and data.
Contributes to technology strategy and engineering roadmaps around software engineering; executes strategic software engineering proof of concepts.
Assists supervisors with project development, including documentation of features, recording of progress, and creation of the testing plan.
Consults with the business to determine logical design for new business solutions according to existing data architecture.
Interacts with user management regarding project status and user requirements to promote an environment with improved productivity and satisfaction.
Supervises the work of external engineering vendors, analyzing the testing performed by vendors, and provides feedback and expertise to technicians.
Assists in scheduling, determining manpower requirements, and estimating costs to project completion in order to meet user requirements.
Identifies, recommends and implements changes to enhance effectiveness of engineering, implementation and service strategies
Education & Experience Recommended
Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in software designing & development, software architecture, programming languages, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Programming Language/s Certification (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Knowledge & Skills
Agile Methodology
Amazon Web Services
Application Programming Interface (API)
Automation
C++ (Programming Language)
Computer Science
DevOps
Docker (Software)
Full Stack Development
Java (Programming Language)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Kubernetes
Microservices
Microsoft Azure
Python (Programming Language)
React.js
Scalability
Software Development
Software Engineering
SQL (Programming Language)
The following are not required but considered a plus:
Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
Experience with Embedded Systems and Custom Hardware Environments
Familiarity with Linux/Unix Systems in the context of embedded systems
Practical experience with of C, C++, and Python
Experience with Azure Dev Ops
Experience with MongoDb
Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch/Tensor Flow/ONNX
Proficiency in Java and Kotlin
Experience with Android SDK, NDK, and Android Studio
Proficiency with of Git and CI/CD practices
Strong TDD, BDD, or QA Skills, especially using JUnit
Cross-Org Skills
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
- Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.
Complexity
- Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
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).