Systems / Software 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 RandD 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.Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems software. Designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging of software/firmware programs. Develops software/firmware for business notebook computers. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems/projects of diverse complexity and scope. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision-making process. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues. Position Specific: - Work with Core BIOS/Firmware Development team to design, develop and debug feature and functionality. - Work with Software/Hardare architects to define innovations to differentiate HP products and 'Wow' our customers. - Work with customers escalation and sustaining team to ensure feature/functionality provide best possible user experience for the Core BIOS/Firwmare deliverables.Education and Experience Required: Typically a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6 plus years related experience or Masters degree and a minimum of 4-6 years experience. Critical Competencies to Drive Business Results: Core Technical Leadership Demonstrates leadership in the development of technical innovations and in ensuring optimum collaboration and knowledge sharing of technical insights Project Leadership and Troubleshooting Actively works to resolve project challenges and facilitate knowledge transfer between team members focused on shared objectives Technical Breadth/Depth Demonstrates motivation to build deeper technical depth in area-of-expertise, and inform that knowledge base through understanding of associated areas Customer-Centric Focus Ensures that a positive customer experience informs both the approach to work, the quality demonstrated, and the endpoint for measuring success Thought Leadership Understands how businesses operate and uses this context to drive innovation and ethical decision-making Change Management Develops methods for supporting innovation and change across the organization Problem Solving Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensure comprehensive understanding and effective resolution