HP Inc.
Software Product Security Engineer - HP IQ
San Francisco, California, United States of America · Mid · Full-time
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$13,614 more — $121,014 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $121,014 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Occupations, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer Occupations, All Other (15-1299) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Contribute to TrustZone, TEE, kernel-level, or other hardware-backed security applications with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Participate in threat modeling, security reviews, vulnerability analysis, testing, and remediation activities.
- Apply secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices throughout the development process.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement security features for embedded and connected devices, including secure boot, key management, encryption, device identity, and data protection.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of secure software components using established security architectures and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain software in C, C++, Java, or related languages across embedded, AOSP, Linux, or Windows environments.
- Help implement secure communication channels between devices and services while protecting sensitive and personal data.
- Work with biometric sensors and other hardware components to support secure data flows across device boundaries.
- In this role, you'll develop and implement security features across embedded systems, PCs, and server-class workstations.
- 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.
- Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
- Collaborate with engineers across CoreOS, Firmware, Design, Hardware, and Cloud Services to integrate security capabilities into HP IQ products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience, including experience with embedded systems, operating systems, firmware, or security-related development.
- You'll gain hands-on experience with areas such as secure boot, cryptography, device identity, secure communication, and data protection while contributing to products throughout the development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with AOSP or Linux security technologies such as TrustZone, TEE, Android Verified Boot (AVB), Keystore, or SELinux.
- Familiarity with common cryptographic concepts, authentication mechanisms, certificates, or PKI.
Skills
- Programming experience in C, C++, Java, or a similar systems programming language.
Compensation
- $107,400-$155,700
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ty 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,
This listing is sourced directly from HP Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.