HP
FirmwareEngineer(EmbeddedFWengineer)
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“Firmware Engineer (Embedded FW engineer) at HP. Skills: Embedded firmware, Connectivity, Networking protocols, Security protocols. Lead architecture, design, and development of low-level connectivity. Drive end-to-end connectivity solutions”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Debugging; Troubleshooting
Support work across global time zones, Travel occasionally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, 7–10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, Deep expertise in connectivity and networking, Proven experience leading technically complex firmware projects involving hardware-software integration, Proven ability to lead remote collaboration and drive cross-geographical teamwork
Nice to Have
Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Experience with RTOS and/or embedded Linux platforms, Deep understanding of firmware architecture, driver development, and hardware abstraction layers, Deep expertise in IEEE 802. 11 (including MAC layer behavior), Deep expertise in Bluetooth (Classic and BLE), Deep expertise in Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Aware, Understanding of TCP/IP stack (IPv4/IPv6), Understanding of DHCP, DNS, mDNS, and service discovery mechanisms, Strong-level understanding of OSI model (Layers 1–7), Strong-level understanding of Ethernet and Wi-Fi frame structures, Strong-level understanding of MAC layer behavior and MAC address usage, Strong-level understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and packet delivery, Strong-level understanding of Multicast vs unicast communication dynamics, Experience with SDIO (WLANT combo modules), UART, USB, I2C, SPI, Deep understanding of Interrupt handling, DMA, concurrency, and performance optimization, Experience debugging hardware/firmware interactions using low-level tools, Good understanding of WPA2/WPA3, Good understanding of 802. 1X (EAP methods), Good understanding of TLS/SSL and certificate-based authentication, Good understanding of Secure Boot fundamentals, Advanced proficiency with packet capture tools (e.g. , Wireshark), Advanced proficiency with firmware logging, tracing, and crash analysis, Ability to debug cross-layer issues spanning hardware, firmware, and network protocols
What You'll Do.
and development of low-level connectivity
Drive end-to-end connectivity solutions
and implementation of low-level firmware
Interface with connectivity chipsets (Wi-Fi
Own and drive integration of connectivity subsystems
Use hardware interfaces such as SDIO
Architect and optimize firmware components
and configuration of wireless modules
Manage power management and system-level coordination
Provide technical leadership in integration of third-party connectivity
Integrate vendor driver stacks and SDKs
Lead debugging and root cause analysis across the
Analyze physical layer through application-layer protocols
Drive resolution of complex
and IP networking interactions
Address client device interoperability and router ecosystem behavior
Analyze and troubleshoot packet flows
Analyze Ethernet and Wi-Fi framing
Analyze MAC layer behavior and MAC address handling
Analyze IPv4/IPv6 addressing
Analyze Multicast and unicast communication behavior
Provide subject matter expertise in IEEE 802. 11
Lead implementation and integration of security protocols
Drive compliance and interoperability across standards bodies
Define and drive advanced logging
Enable efficient field issue triage and root cause
Lead investigations of customer-reported connectivity issues
and resolve connectivity issues
Establish best practices for connectivity reliability
Establish best practices for connectivity self-healing
Establish best practices for connectivity performance optimization
Act as connectivity firmware domain expert
Lead or influence architecture decisions for new platforms
Influence architecture decisions for connectivity features
Drive alignment with cross-functional teams
Align with SoC vendors
Elevate team capability in connectivity firmware development
Contribute to long-term strategy in printer connectivity
Contribute to innovation in printer connectivity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; SoC vendors; Module vendors; Platform firmware teams; OS/client teams
Communication Scope
Effective Communication
Full Job Description
Firmware Engineer (Embedded FW engineer) **Description -** **Job Summary** This role is responsible for leading the architecture, design, and development of low-level connectivity firmware for HP printer platforms, with a focus on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and NFC subsystems. As a subject matter expert, the engineer drives end-to-end connectivity solutions, working across hardware interfaces, firmware, and networking layers to ensure robust, secure, and high-performance device connectivity in complex real-world environments. **Responsibilities** \- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of low-level firmware and drivers that interface with connectivity chipsets (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC). \- Own and drive integration of connectivity subsystems using hardware interfaces such as: * SDIO, USB, UART, I2C, SPI \- Architect and optimize firmware components responsible for: * Wireless module bring-up, initialization, and configuration * Power management and system-level coordination with platform firmware · Provide deep technical leadership in integration of third-party connectivity modules, including vendor driver stacks and SDKs. **System & Cross-Layer Ownership ** \- Lead debugging and root cause analysis across the full networking stack: * Physical layer through application-layer protocols \- Drive resolution of complex, cross-layer issues involving: * Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and IP networking interactions * Client device interoperability and router ecosystem behavior \- Analyze and troubleshoot packet flows including: * Ethernet and Wi-Fi framing * MAC layer behavior and MAC address handling * IPv4/IPv6 addressing, routing, and packet delivery * Multicast and unicast communication behavior **Protocols & Security Leadership ** \- Provide subject matter expertise in: * IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth (BLE), Wi-Fi Direct (P2P), Wi-Fi Aware (NAN) \- Lead implementation and integration of security protocols, including: * WPA3, 802.1X (EAP), TLS/SSL \- Drive co
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