Senior R&D Manager BIOS Firmware and Validation

Senior R&D Manager BIOS Firmware and Validation

Description
- Within the HP Z Workstations organization, we are looking for a senior manager to provide technical and people leadership for a team of software and firmware engineers, driving the strategy, development, and delivery of firmware solutions for hardware devices and embedded platforms. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to set technical direction, ensure execution and quality excellence, and deliver reliable, high‑performance firmware at the core of HP Workstation computers.

The position also oversees limited third‑party vendor relationships, leads effective resource planning, and balances workloads to meet program and business objectives..

Responsibilities

* Leads the BIOS/Firmware development and Validation teams

* Defines and drives overall BIOS/firmware development strategy, setting technical goals, priorities, and milestones.

* 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.

* Oversees the firmware engineering project team, along with development partners responsible for various stages of design and development.

* Leads system validation team with dedicated internal and external resources.

* Establishes alliances with other departments and organizations by recognizing dependencies to ensure partnership and commitment to programs.

* Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with programs and roadmaps.

* Supports firmware related discussions and brings in experts to consult on a variety of product related and customer inquiries. Acts as overall firmware leader to provide perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.

* Works closely with dedicated recruiting staff to expand the team, including sourcing candidates, interviewing candidates, and where necessary participating in conferences/events, and onboarding of new employees.

* Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware development organization.

* Ensures strong development plans and mentoring relationships are in place for all levels of engineers.

* Supports preparation and creation of instructional technical content related to firmware operation.

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.

* 10+ years of job-related experience or 8-10 years of management experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

* Agile Methodology

* Computer Engineering

* Computer Science

* Debugging

* Electrical Engineering

* Embedded Software

* Embedded Systems

* Firmware

* Firmware Development

* Git (Version Control System)

* New Product Development

* Operating Systems

* Software Development

* Software Engineering

Cross-Org Skills

* Customer Centricity

* Prioritization

* Resilience

* Team Management

* Strategic Thinking

Impact & Scope

* Impacts large functions and leads projects requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.

Complexity

* Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. May achieve goals through subordinate supervisors.

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.

* The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD 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.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

* Health insurance

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Long term/short term disability insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible spending account

* Life insurance

* Generous time off policies, including;

* 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

* 11 paid holidays

* Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The 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.

Job
- Software

Schedule
- Full time

Shift
- No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel
- Relocation
- Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
- HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective…