About the role#
The HP IQ Connectivity Software team builds the foundational software for connected experiences across devices and platforms. You will work at the intersection of systems software, wireless connectivity, and emerging technologies. This is a hands-on technical internship where you will write code, solve system-level problems, and collaborate with engineers to build new experiences.
What you'll do#
- Develop on-device firmware and system software in C, C++, or Python.
- Build and enhance software supporting wireless connectivity across various devices.
- Explore sensing, machine learning, and AI techniques to solve technical challenges.
- Debug and resolve issues across system software, wireless stacks, and application code.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
- Contribute to the testing, validation, and documentation of software and firmware features.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for on-device firmware and system software.
- Experience implementing wireless connectivity protocols like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Ability to design device-to-device discovery and pairing protocols.
- Skills in optimizing machine learning inference on resource-constrained devices.
- Experience developing sensing algorithms using data and AI techniques.
- Ability to collaborate with hardware engineers, software teams, and product managers.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Preferred: Experience with edge machine learning, IoT, ambient computing, or shipping consumer software products.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
About HP
HP operates as a public company within the IT services and consulting sector. The business maintains a global presence with headquarters in Palo Alto, California. It employs over 143,000 people across various international offices. The organization provides technology products and services to a broad customer base.
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