Principal Software Systems QA Architect

HP•Spring, TX

12d•$147,050 - $230,850•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for providing guidance for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex software systems that meet specific business needs or technical requirements. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and project managers, to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and deliver value to end-users. The role formulates and defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects combining knowledge and disciplines of all aspects of a computing system. In this role, you will help shape an incubation effort within HP’s PC ecosystem experience and human agent interactions — operating with the speed, ambiguity, and creativity of a start-up while leveraging the scale and reach of HP. You will work directly with customers to understand real-world needs, incorporate feedback into product and technical direction, and architect new edge AI-enabled experiences that have the potential to define the next generation of intelligent PCs and peripherals.

Requirements

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
10+ years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Agile Methodology
Amazon Web Services
Application Programming Interface (API)
Automation
C++ (Programming Language)
Computer Science
Debugging
Docker (Software)
Full Stack Development
Java (Programming Language)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Kubernetes
Linux
Microservices
Microsoft Azure
Python (Programming Language)
Scalability
Software Development
Software Engineering
SQL (Programming Language)
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Responsibilities

Partner directly with customers and internal product/design teams to gather feedback, validate early product concepts, and translate customer insights into architecture decisions for edge AI-enabled incubation products.
Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for software systems operation.
Manages resources to complete programming projects and designs detailed plans to ensure software systems are functioning properly.
Works closely with software developers, system administrators, quality assurance teams, and project managers to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
Oversees work of others related to improving the performance and reliability of the organization's software systems infrastructure.
Reviews system engineering and validation coverage throughout the lifecycle of the program and publishes plan and progress reports.
Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the global business unit.
Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture.
Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence.