Firmware Security Architect

. Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSpring • Colorado, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $169,500 - $322,500 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

GoLinuxPythonSDLC

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products
Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools
Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design
Contributions have substantial technical impact on a significant HPE product/project, or a strategic/architectural direction.
Go-to creator and innovator for critical business challenges and opportunities
Substantial, unique contributions provide long-lasting, recurring benefits like time-to-market improvements, cost reductions, or satisfying future and current unmet customer needs
Recognized internal authority on key technology areas
Provides technical leadership to the business for significant project/program work
Leads and connects others across functions to unite around a common goal
Actively mentors others and contributes to the HPE technical community

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent
12+ years’ experience in the embedded software development
Expertise with multiple software systems design tools and languages (C, C++, python, and GO are frequently used)
Linux development
RESTful API
Expert knowledge of Firmware Security Features implementation such as HWRot, IDEVID, Platform Certificates
Expert in implementing and enforcing SDLC
Strong assessment and problem-solving skills
Designing software systems running on multiple platform types
Software systems testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language
Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonGOLinux developmentRESTful APIFirmware Security FeaturesSDLCsoftware systems designsoftware systems testing methodology

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationmentoringleadershipcollaborationassessmentinnovationtechnical authoritynegotiationgoal orientation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceMaster’s degree in computer scienceInformation Systems degree