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Who We Are
HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates. We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless. We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset. By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work. Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.
About The Role
HP IQ’s Wireless Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Wi-Fi standards and wireless software stack development. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of lower-layer protocols and hands-on experience developing, integrating, and optimizing wireless software to deliver industry-leading connectivity performance and user experiences. You will work at the intersection of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging device-to-device transport technologies, tackling complex challenges in performance, reliability, and low-latency communication. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations that are redefining how people and devices seamlessly connect across the modern enterprise.
What You Might Do
- Design, develop, and integrate wireless software features across Android, Windows, and embedded platforms, including SDKs, frameworks, and system services.
- Implement, optimize, and tune wireless networking protocols with a focus on enterprise-scale architectures and deployments.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot peer-to-peer technologies - such as Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Aware to deliver secure, reliable, and low-latency connectivity across diverse networking scenarios.
- Collaborate closely with wireless chipset vendors, industry partners, and internal engineering teams to align designs, debug system-level issues, and optimize end-to-end wireless performance.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex wireless behavior including performance degradation, QoS bottlenecks, interoperability issues, and security constraints in large-scale networks.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in Wi-Fi software development, including protocol behavior, performance tuning, and debugging.
- 3+ years of experience developing software SDKs/frameworks on Android, Linux, or similar OS platforms.
- Strong programming skills in Java, C, C++, or Objective-C, with solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals (OO design, debugging, system-level architecture).
- Familiarity with radio standards such as 802.11 and Bluetooth, and an understanding of related protocol stacks.
- Experience collaborating across hardware, OS, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently, drive technical tasks to closure, and clearly communicate root-cause findings to senior leadership and partners.
Preferred Skills
- Deep understanding of 802.11 standards, WLAN MAC/PHY operation, RF concepts, and enterprise Wi-Fi architectures (controller-based or cloud-managed).
- Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming for performance-critical wireless features.
- Experience working directly with wireless chipset vendors to optimize connectivity performance and resolve interoperability issues.
- Comfort working across diverse platforms including Linux, Windows, embedded systems, cloud-managed networks, and mobile OS stacks.
- Expertise in Wi-Fi performance analysis using tools such as Wireshark, spectrum/RF analyzers, logging frameworks, and low-level tracing.
- Strong understanding of peer-to-peer technologies (Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Aware), including device discovery, group formation, and data transport mechanisms.
Salary Range
$140,000 - $225,000
Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
The 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. At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, 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)

Who We Are
HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates. We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless. We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset. By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work. Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.
About The Role
HP IQ’s Wireless Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Wi-Fi standards and wireless software stack development. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of lower-layer protocols and hands-on experience developing, integrating, and optimizing wireless software to deliver industry-leading connectivity performance and user experiences. You will work at the intersection of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging device-to-device transport technologies, tackling complex challenges in performance, reliability, and low-latency communication. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations that are redefining how people and devices seamlessly connect across the modern enterprise.
What You Might Do
- Design, develop, and integrate wireless software features across Android, Windows, and embedded platforms, including SDKs, frameworks, and system services.
- Implement, optimize, and tune wireless networking protocols with a focus on enterprise-scale architectures and deployments.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot peer-to-peer technologies - such as Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Aware to deliver secure, reliable, and low-latency connectivity across diverse networking scenarios.
- Collaborate closely with wireless chipset vendors, industry partners, and internal engineering teams to align designs, debug system-level issues, and optimize end-to-end wireless performance.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex wireless behavior including performance degradation, QoS bottlenecks, interoperability issues, and security constraints in large-scale networks.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in Wi-Fi software development, including protocol behavior, performance tuning, and debugging.
- 3+ years of experience developing software SDKs/frameworks on Android, Linux, or similar OS platforms.
- Strong programming skills in Java, C, C++, or Objective-C, with solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals (OO design, debugging, system-level architecture).
- Familiarity with radio standards such as 802.11 and Bluetooth, and an understanding of related protocol stacks.
- Experience collaborating across hardware, OS, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently, drive technical tasks to closure, and clearly communicate root-cause findings to senior leadership and partners.
Preferred Skills
- Deep understanding of 802.11 standards, WLAN MAC/PHY operation, RF concepts, and enterprise Wi-Fi architectures (controller-based or cloud-managed).
- Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming for performance-critical wireless features.
- Experience working directly with wireless chipset vendors to optimize connectivity performance and resolve interoperability issues.
- Comfort working across diverse platforms including Linux, Windows, embedded systems, cloud-managed networks, and mobile OS stacks.
- Expertise in Wi-Fi performance analysis using tools such as Wireshark, spectrum/RF analyzers, logging frameworks, and low-level tracing.
- Strong understanding of peer-to-peer technologies (Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Aware), including device discovery, group formation, and data transport mechanisms.
Salary Range
$140,000 - $225,000
Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
The 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. At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, 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)
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Align your stack to HP's product lines
HP's Software Engineer roles cluster around firmware, embedded systems, cloud-connected device platforms, and driver development. Tailoring your resume to show C, C++, or cloud SDK experience signals fit with the teams that file the most sponsorship petitions.
Get your credential equivalency documented early
HP's H-1B petitions require a specialty occupation determination. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you reach the offer stage so nothing delays the I-129 filing.
Target HP's internal transfer and rotation programs
HP's early-career rotational engineering programs frequently convert to full-time sponsored roles. Joining through an internship or graduate program is one of the more reliable paths to a sponsorship conversation inside the company.
Understand how HP structures its LCA filings
HP files Labor Condition Applications with DOL before any H-1B petition is submitted. The certified LCA locks in your prevailing wage level, which affects the salary HP can offer. Knowing your DOL wage level for your target role and location helps you negotiate from an informed position.
Browse sponsored Software Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Finding HP job postings that explicitly support visa sponsorship takes legwork. Use Migrate Mate to filter open Software Engineer positions at HP by visa type so you're only applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Time your application around the H-1B registration window
HP participates in the USCIS H-1B cap lottery, which opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting a cap-subject role, getting an offer finalized by late February gives HP's immigration team enough runway to register you in time.
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Find Software Engineer at HP JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does HP sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, HP sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers. HP participates in the annual USCIS H-1B cap lottery, and roles in firmware, cloud platform engineering, and embedded software development are among the positions that have historically supported sponsorship. Securing an offer before the March registration window opens is critical if you need cap-subject H-1B sponsorship.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at HP?
Apply directly through HP's careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to filter HP's open Software Engineer roles by visa type so you're only spending time on positions that confirm sponsorship upfront. HP's hiring process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical assessments covering data structures and system design, and a panel interview with the engineering team.
Which visa types does HP commonly use for Software Engineer roles?
HP sponsors H-1B and E-3 visas for Software Engineers, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories for candidates pursuing a Green Card. E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and offers a faster, lottery-free path. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship typically begins after you've established yourself in a role, as both require PERM labor certification through DOL.
What qualifications does HP look for in Software Engineer candidates who need sponsorship?
HP's Software Engineer roles generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. For H-1B eligibility, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, which HP's immigration team assesses during the offer process. Relevant experience with embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, or platform SDKs strengthens both your application and the specialty occupation argument.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Software Engineer offer at HP?
For H-1B, the timeline is tied to the cap cycle: registration in March, lottery results in April, and a start date no earlier than October 1. USCIS premium processing can reduce adjudication to around 15 business days once the petition is filed. E-3 applicants have more flexibility because there's no lottery, and consular processing in Australia typically runs two to four weeks after the interview is scheduled.
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