Lead Software Engineer, Tooling and Development Infrastructure

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

As the Lead Software Engineer, Device Automation within the Device Automation, Build, and Quality Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the automated testing strategy and scaling the team. You’ll collaborate closely with design, development, and quality teams to plan, design, and implement robust automated testing systems that ensure the quality and reliability of our products. As a senior technical leader, you will be highly hands-on in your work, while mentoring and guiding other engineers. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge automation frameworks, foster a culture of quality, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization.

What You Might Do

• Develop and lead the implementation of automation frameworks and testing strategies for device-level and user-facing functionality.
• Drive initiatives to increase automation and improve code quality
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering skill development and best practices in automation and quality engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with System Software, Automation, and Test teams to ensure integration and alignment of testing strategies.
• Build and scale the automation engineering team through recruiting, onboarding, and team development.
• Utilize AI tools for deterministic and non-deterministic testing approaches.
• Design and implement reusable automated tests and tools that set the standard for the team, empowering other engineers to follow best practices.
• Leverage a deep understanding of system logs and backend processes to diagnose and resolve complex issues during testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for build/release/test systems and CI/CD pipelines.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a strong focus on device-level automation (experience with consumer electronics is a strong plus).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring engineers or leading technical projects.
• Hands-on experience working with OSx and Linux.
• Strong proficiency in developing tools for test automation and writing test cases.
• Deep understanding of automated testing for native Android applications.
• Proficiency in Python or other object-oriented programming languages.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable build/release/test systems.
• Familiarity with one or more continuous integration pipeline tools, such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on technical work with team mentorship and leadership responsibilities.

Salary Range:  $180,000 - $250,000

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)

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

• Innovative WorkHelp shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
• Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
• Meaningful Impact Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
• Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
• Forward-Thinking CultureWe learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

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