Software Engineering Intern, Firmware - HP IQ
HP Inc
Posted: March 4, 2026
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Software Engineering Intern, Firmware - HP IQ
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About The Role
HP IQ's System Software team enables on-device experiences to take full advantage of our hardware capabilities. We collaborate with internal and external partners in a high-leverage environment that enables us to spend a majority of our time developing solutions that are unique to our hardware, sensors, algorithms, and interaction models. If you enjoy solving complex, interdisciplinary problems with a world-class team, we'd love to hear from you!
2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.
What You Might Do
• Learn what it's like to be a part of a world-class embedded software team building a first-of-its-kind product in a startup environment
• Design and develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers in an RTOS or bare metal environment
• Bring up new hardware in the lab
• Debug issues at the interface between hardware and software
• Optimize software for better performance and lower power consumption
• Collaborate in the software engineering process with documentation, testing, and code review
Essential Qualifications
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field
• Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C++ or C
Preferred Skills
• Experience developing for STM32, Cypress PSOC, or other Cortex M0,M0+,M4,M7 MCUs
• Experience with FreeRTOS or other RTOS
• Familiarity with git
• Ability to use common lab equipment (eg, logic analyzers, jtag debuggers) to debug low-level SW issues
• Experience with Python
Salary range: $45 - $48/per hour
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Full time
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No shift premium (United States of America)
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