Software Systems Engineer

HP • Fort Collins, CO

1d • $65,600 - $101,000

About The Position

The Software Systems Engineer for Advanced Compute Solutions (ACS) Desktop Workstations is responsible for driving end‑to‑end Windows software readiness for sustaining/refresh desktop workstation platforms. This role serves as the technical program owner for Windows OS integration, ensuring on‑time, high‑quality software releases across engineering, ODM partners, factory operations, and sustaining teams. The Software System engineer represents Windows OS, drivers, HP Applications, and validation within the system team and is accountable for schedule execution, issue resolution, and release readiness throughout product lifecycles.

Requirements

• Four-year Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or any other Engineering related discipline.
• Typically has 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Desktop or workstation platform experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and write simple Windows scripts.
• Risk management, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Windows OS readiness for desktop workstation refresh programs, from early bring‑up through RTM and factory release.
• Drive end‑to‑end Windows image, driver, application, recovery, and firmware enablement across HP engineering teams and ODM partners.
• Define and manage Windows scope, milestones, and dependencies aligned to system refresh schedule.
• Serve as the Windows representative on the refresh team coordinating with Program management, OS Engineering (Windows), BIOS/FW teams, Validation and Quality, Factory, PIN, and Supply Chain, and ODM program management and engineering teams.
• Lead technical alignment and decision‑making across stakeholders to resolve integration gaps and risks on refresh programs.
• Own Windows‑related issue resolution/triage, prioritization, tracking, and closure for refresh.
• Host and drive tiger teams for critical, blocking, aging, or bounce issues.
• Ensure completion of Windows validation and readiness for Image RTM/Release, Web packages and Windows Update readiness, and Factory and recovery media enablement.
• Drive Windows RTM communications and ensure downstream alignment across HP.com, factory, and service channels.
• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application.
• Coordinate closely with ODM SEPMs to ensure Windows deliverables meet HP quality and schedule targets.
• Support production line issues and field escalations related to Windows software.
• Consolidate and communicate Windows program status to refresh program management.
• Maintain clear visibility of risks, dependencies, and recovery plans.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level