Job Description

What a Firmware Program Management (BIOS/EC) (Contract Role) does at HP:

This would be a

Fixed Term Contract role with benefits

(Initially 2 years with the possibility of extension based on project requirement)

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Oversees the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation. Allocates resources to complete programming projects, and designing detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly. Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms. Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development. Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk. Provides domain-specific expertise and overall firmware leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities. Collaborates with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration and communication between hardware and firmware components. Specifies and documents communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements in partnership with other firmware and software teams. Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization. Mentor less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables.

Education & Experience

Recommended

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Experience in CI/CD and Agile or other equivalent modern development method. Experience in overall architecture of software/firmware and interaction with hardware/software/OS designs for products and solutions. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at senior management levels. Computer Engineering Computer Science Debugging Embedded Software Embedded Systems Firmware Firmware Development New Product Development Software Development Software Engineering

Cross-Org Skills

Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.


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