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This role develops the software and firmware that directly control and optimize large-scale electromechanical systems where milliseconds matter and software quality directly impacts uptime, print quality, and customer revenue.\nYou will work across the full product lifecycle, delivering Digital Front End (DFE), Press Software, and Firmware solutions-from architecture and design through on-press validation and customer deployment.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, test, integrate, and maintain software and/or firmware for HP PageWide Web Press platforms.\nBuild distributed, multi-threaded, and event-driven systems interacting with real-time hardware and industrial controls.\nTranslate product and system requirements into robust, maintainable implementations.\nCollaborate with writing systems, industrial controls, mechanical, electrical, quality, service, and product teams.\nExecute automated and manual test strategies, including lab and on-press validation.\nParticipate in architecture, design, and code reviews.\nInvestigate and resolve issues found in development and customer environments.\nRole Focus Areas (depending on background and interests)\nDigital Front End (DFE): Print pipelines, workflow, performance optimization.\nPress Software: Press orchestration, configuration, and state management.\nFirmware / Embedded: Real-time device control, interactions with ASIC and FPGA, and diagnostics\nInnovation & AI-Assisted Capabilities (Optional)\nApply AI-assisted techniques to improve engineering productivity and diagnostics where appropriate.\nEnsure deterministic and safety-critical behavior remains intact.\nEducation & Experience Recommended\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.\nTypically has 4-6 years of work experience, preferably in software designing & development, software architecture, programming languages, or a related field.\nIndustrial automation, embedded systems, robotics, or manufacturing experience valued.\nKnowledge & Skills\nProficiency in software and/or firmware development languages such as C/C++, Java, Groovy, Scala, JavaScript.\nExperience with distributed, multi-threaded, or event-driven systems.\nUnderstanding software, firmware, and hardware interaction.\nFamiliarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices.\nStrong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExperience with automated testing frameworks and quality-driven development.\nExperience with industrial, embedded, or high-reliability systems.\nExposure to commercial or industrial printing, automation, or press systems.\nExperience with open-source software, third-party integration, or cybersecurity practices.\nAbility to work across multiple software and firmware domains.\nApplied AI / Agentic Systems (Preferred):Familiarity with agent-based or tool-orchestrated AI systems.\nUnderstanding of evaluation, observability, and safety considerations.\nExperience integrating AI into existing production systems.\n\nCross Organization Skills\nAbility to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nCollaborative mindset with commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing.\nResults-oriented approach with a bias for action.\nImpact & Scope\nDirect impact on product quality, system reliability, and customer experience.\nInfluences multiple subsystems or components within a platform or solution.\nOperates with moderate autonomy within established architectural and product frameworks.\nComplexity\nAddresses complex technical challenges in distributed systems and hardware-software integration.\nBalances performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.\nOperates in an environment with evolving requirements and cross-team dependencies.\nWhy Join HP PageWide Web Press\nWork on real systems producing products at scale for global customers.\nSee your software directly impact productivity and quality.\nWork hands-on with hardware, presses, and production environments.\nGrow as a technical leader in a world-class industrial R&D organization.\nPay and Benefits\nThe pay range for this role is $93,400.00 - 135,400.00USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nBenefits:\nHP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nLong term/short term disability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nLife insurance\nGenerous time off policies, including;\n4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure\n11 paid holidays\nAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)\nThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.\nJob -\nSoftwareSchedule -\nFull timeShift -\nNo shift premium (United States of America)Travel -\nRelocation -\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)-\nHP, 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).\nPlease 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. 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