Senior Connectivity Software Engineer

HP

San Francisco, California, United StatesFull-time$140,000–$225,000Posted Oct 23, 2026

About the role

Senior Connectivity Software Engineer

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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

HP IQ’s Connectivity team is seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in device software development. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of connectivity stack and hands-on experience developing, integrating, and optimizing device software to deliver industry-leading user experiences. You will work at the intersection of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging device-to-device transport technologies, tackling complex challenges in performance, reliability, and low-latency communication. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations that are redefining how people and devices seamlessly connect across the modern enterprise.

What You Might Do

Design, develop, and integrate connectivity software features across Android, Windows, and embedded platforms, including SDKs, frameworks, and system services.

Implement, optimize, and tune wireless networking protocols and sensing algorithms with a focus on enterprise-scale architectures and deployments.

Design, implement, and troubleshoot peer-to-peer technologies to deliver secure, reliable, and low-latency connectivity across diverse networking scenarios.

Collaborate closely with wireless chipset vendors, industry partners, and internal engineering teams to align designs, debug system-level issues, and optimize end-to-end connectivity performance.

Analyze and troubleshoot complex wireless behavior including performance degradation, QoS bottlenecks, interoperability issues, and security constraints in large-scale networks.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

6+ years of experience in device software development, including connectivity features, performance tuning, and debugging.

3+ years of experience developing software SDKs/frameworks on Android, Linux, or similar OS platforms.

Strong programming skills in Java, C, C++, or Objective-C, with solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals (OO design, debugging, system-level architecture).

Familiarity with radio standards such as 802.11 and Bluetooth, and an understanding of related protocol stacks.

Experience collaborating across hardware, OS, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Ability to work independently, drive technical tasks to closure, and clearly communicate root-cause findings to senior leadership and partners.

Preferred Skills

Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming for performance-critical wireless features.

Strong understanding of peer-to-peer technologies and sensing techniques.

Experience working directly with wireless chipset vendors to optimize connectivity performance and resolve interoperability issues.

Comfort working across diverse platforms including Linux, Windows, embedded systems, cloud-managed networks, and mobile OS stacks.

Expertise in wireless performance analysis using tools such as Wireshark, logging frameworks, and low-level tracing.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $225,000

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 tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

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.

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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).

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.

For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and integrate connectivity software across Android, Windows, and embedded platforms.
  • Optimize wireless networking protocols and sensing algorithms for enterprise deployments.
  • Develop and troubleshoot secure, reliable, low-latency peer-to-peer connectivity.
  • Collaborate with chipset vendors, industry partners, and internal teams to resolve system-level issues and improve performance.
  • Analyze wireless performance, quality-of-service bottlenecks, interoperability, and security issues.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • At least 6 years of device software development experience, including connectivity features, performance tuning, and debugging.
  • At least 3 years developing software SDKs or frameworks on Android, Linux, or similar operating systems.
  • Strong programming skills in Java, C, C++, or Objective-C, with knowledge of object-oriented design, debugging, and system architecture.
  • Familiarity with Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth standards and protocol stacks.
  • Experience collaborating across hardware, operating system, QA, and engineering teams.
  • Ability to work independently, drive technical work to completion, and communicate root-cause findings clearly.
  • Preferred: C/C++ and embedded systems experience, peer-to-peer technologies, wireless chipset vendor collaboration, cross-platform experience, and wireless analysis tools such as Wireshark.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program and flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave of 4–12 weeks based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays and flexible paid vacation and sick leave
  • Flexible work environment

Skills mentioned

C++CJavaEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentAndroid DevelopmentLinuxTCP/IPPerformance OptimizationDebugging

About HP

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H-1B sponsorship history

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