Firmware Engineer (Embedded FW engineer)

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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 compliance and interoperability across standards bodies (e.g., Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG)

Diagnostics, Reliability, and Field Excellence

- Define and drive advanced logging, telemetry, and diagnostics strategies to enable efficient field issue triage and root cause analysis.

- Lead investigations of customer-reported connectivity issues, including:

• Reproduction, root cause analysis, and resolution across firmware and network layers

- Establish best practices for connectivity reliability, self-healing, and performance optimization

Technical Leadership & Influence

- Act as the connectivity firmware domain expert across programs and organizations

- Lead or significantly influence architecture decisions for new platforms and connectivity features

- Drive alignment with cross-functional teams:

• SoC vendors, module vendors, platform firmware teams, OS/client teams

- Mentor engineers and elevate team capability in connectivity firmware development

- Contribute to long-term strategy and innovation in printer connectivity

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

- Typically 7–10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with 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 across across different time zones, including U.S. Pacific Time and India

- Flexibility to support work across global time zones and travel occasionally as required.

Knowledge & Skills (Expert-Level Connectivity Focus)

Embedded & Low-Level Firmware

- Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems

- Strong experience with RTOS and/or embedded Linux platforms

- Deep understanding of firmware architecture, driver development, and hardware abstraction layers

Wireless & Networking Protocols

- Deep expertise in:

• EEE 802.11 (including MAC layer behavior)
• Bluetooth (Classic and BLE)
• Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Aware

- Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP stack (IPv4/IPv6)
• DHCP, DNS, mDNS, and service discovery mechanisms

Networking Fundamentals

- Strong-level understanding of:

• OSI model (Layers 1–7)
• Ethernet and Wi-Fi frame structures
• MAC layer behavior and MAC address usage
• IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and packet delivery
• Multicast vs unicast communication dynamics

Hardware Interface Protocols

- Strong experience with:

• SDIO (WLAN/BT 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 (logic analyzers, bus analyzers)

Security & Authentication

- Good understanding of:

• WPA2/WPA3
• 802.1X (EAP methods)
• TLS/SSL and certificate-based authentication
• Secure Boot fundamentals

Debugging & System Analysis

- Advanced proficiency with:

• Packet capture tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• Firmware logging, tracing, and crash analysis

- Strong ability to debug cross-layer issues spanning hardware, firmware, and network protocols

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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