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Our team works at the intersection of systems software, wireless connectivity, and emerging technologies to create seamless, intelligent experiences. We are looking for an Intern to join the team and contribute to the software, protocols, and systems that bring these experiences to life.\nIn this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop on-device software for next-generation HP IQ experiences. You’ll contribute to the design, development, and implementation of software across emerging devices and platforms. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll write code, solve complex system-level problems, and collaborate with engineers to explore and build new experiences.\nWhat You Might Do\nDevelop on-device firmware and system software in C, C++, or Python for connected device experiences.\nBuild and enhance software supporting wireless connectivity across a variety of devices and platforms.\nExplore sensing, machine learning, and AI techniques to solve complex technical challenges.\nDebug and resolve issues across system software, wireless connectivity, and application-level code.\nCollaborate with hardware and software engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.\nParticipate in code reviews and technical design discussions, learning from and contributing to the broader engineering team.\nContribute to the testing, validation, and documentation of software and firmware features.\nEssential Qualifications\nWrite efficient on-device firmware and system software in C, C++, or Python to implement wireless connectivity protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) across multiple device types.\nDesign and implement device-to-device discovery and pairing protocols that enable seamless communication in enterprise and consumer environments.\nOptimize machine learning inference on resource-constrained devices, balancing model accuracy against power consumption and latency constraints.\nDevelop sensing algorithms that leverage data and AI techniques to enable new ambient and wearable interactions.\nDebug and resolve complex issues spanning the wireless stack, operating system integration, and application-level code.\nCollaborate with hardware engineers, system software teams, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.\nParticipate in code reviews and design discussions, learning from and contributing insights to the team's technical direction.\nContribute to testing, validation, and documentation of connectivity features and firmware updates.\nPreferred Skills\nPrevious experience with edge machine learning or AI inference on embedded devices.\nFamiliarity with IoT or ambient computing paradigms.\nExperience shipping consumer software products from development through production.\nBackground in IoT, wearable, or mobile device development.\nExposure to agentic workflows or multi-device ecosystem design.\nHourly Pay Range: $40.00-$50.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.\n2027 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2027. Final dates will be based on student schedules.\nCompensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)\nThe 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.\nAt HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, 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; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)\nJob -\nAdministrationSchedule -\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. 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