Software Development Engineer

HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Our $4 billion annual R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies so we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.

business environment

hp has the world's second largest computer research laboratory. We invent new technologies and innovative information products. Change markets. Create business opportunities.

We also help to plan and broaden company strategy, and deliver the science and technology that achieves it. And that gives hp leadership.

We're focused on e-services...technologies and solutions. On internet and computing platforms, printing and imaging technologies, storage and intelligent information appliances, and we're chasing down broader alternative technologies and basic research.

On manufacturing sites we turn foundation technology from hp labs into real solutions. We're getting smarter. Acting sharper. Moving faster. Getting people off the bench and into customer sites to speed up time to market. Heading for zero-time technology transfer

At hp, we in r&d don't just dream about the future. We invent it.

Job Description

Software Engineers play lead roles in multi-discipline teams working on new products and solutions. You'll be part of a team that designs, implements, tests, and validates systems and programs to preinstall operating software and applications in all HP manufacturing worldwide, ensuring that users always received latest technology and ready-to-run custom software with complete satisfaction. You will also be involved in the selection, configuration, and integration of software development or support tools. Finally, you will also present software solutions and support customers in their use.

You will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, testing, and quality and performance assurance of system software products. You will make changes to system software to correct errors in the original implementation and create extensions to existing programs to add new features or performance improvements. Additionally, innovation is key as you design and develop major functional and performance enhancements for existing products and produce new software products and tools. You will review requirements, specifications, and designs to assure product quality and will develop and implement plans and tests to ensure product quality and performance assurance.


Education
Bachelor's (undergraduate) or Master's (graduate) degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, information technology, engineering, math, physics, etc.)

Experience and knowledge
Five or more years of C/C++ software development experience in a PC Windows environment. Leading and working with cross-functional teams as well as practical experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Must possess expert knowledge (development and application) in Linux. Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies such as Java, C, C++, Perl, Shells Script/Korn Shell, etc. is critical.

Skills
Software development and de-bugging skills
Strong project management skills
Analytic ability in order to research technical issues and generate creative/innovative solutions
Fluency in English