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HP IQ

Senior Design Engineer, Software

HP IQ, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, 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. The IQ Design team is dedicated to creating simple, delightful, and transformative user experiences. We're seeking a Senior Design Engineer who bridges the gap between design vision and technical reality, bringing ideas to life through functional prototypes and polished production code. About The Role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll alternate between rapid experimentation and careful implementation. Success in this role requires both technical excellence and design sensibility. What You Might Do

Build functional prototypes that explore new interaction paradigms across hardware and software Translate design concepts into high-fidelity, interactive experiences using modern technologies Contribute production-ready code that emphasizes craft, performance, and delight Partner with designers to rapidly iterate on concepts, building multiple variations to find what feels 'just right' Experiment with AI technologies and find innovative ways to integrate them into user experiences Collaborate across teams to ensure design intent carries through to shipped products Explore emerging technologies and find unexpected applications for real-world problems Mentor other engineers on design thinking and help designers level up their technical skills Shape technical standards and best practices for interface development Essential Qualifications

6+ years building digital products, with a portfolio demonstrating both technical excellence and design craft Fluency in contemporary development frameworks and languages, with the ability to choose the right tool for each prototype or product need Comfortable working in Figma and other design tools to understand intent and collaborate on solutions Has shipped production applications or experiences at scale and refined them based on real user behavior and feedback Experience with creative coding and building interactive prototypes that push beyond conventional interfaces Proven track record of technical leadership and collaborating effectively with designers and cross-functional teams Curiosity and resourcefulness when learning new technologies Deep appreciation for the nuances that make interfaces feel good to use Preferred Skills

Experience with native development (SwiftUI, React Native, Compose) or game engines for prototyping Familiarity with AI technologies (LLMs, embeddings, vector databases) and their practical applications Background in creative tools like Processing, p5.js, Three.js, or experience with motion graphics, animation systems, and breathing life into interfaces Experience building design tools, component libraries, or developer-facing systems Understanding of motion design and animation principles Interest in bridging digital and physical experiences Side projects that show experimental thinking or unique approaches to problems Experience working in design-led organizations or as part of integrated design & engineering teams We request that you submit a portfolio showcasing 2-3 projects that demonstrate your ability to bridge design and engineering. Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000. 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, and generous time off policies. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

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