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Software Engineering Intern, Systems (Summer 2026)

Software Engineering Intern, Systems (Summer 2026)

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Job Description

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Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re 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. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About The Role

HP IQ's System Software team enables on-device experiences to take full advantage of our hardware capabilities. We collaborate with internal and external partners in a high-leverage environment that enables us to spend a majority of our time developing solutions that are unique to our hardware, sensors, algorithms, and interaction models. If you enjoy solving complex, interdisciplinary problems with a world-class team, we'd love to hear from you!

2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.

What You Might Do

Learn what it's like to be a part of a world-class embedded software team building a first-of-its-kind product in a startup environment
Develop low-level driver and framework software in C and C++
Build automation tools (maybe even a robot) to test our hardware platform in repeatable ways
Debug issues at the interface between hardware and software
Optimize software for better performance and lower power consumption
Collaborate in the software engineering process with documentation, testing, and code review
Work on wireless software development, for specific device applications and use-cases

Essential Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field
Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, C, or Python
At least one prior course project, internship, or research project that demonstrates your programming skills

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with modern C++
Experience with Android development, especially native apps or AOSP
Experience with Linux Kernel driver development
Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc)
Familiarity with ARM System-on-Chip (SOC) architecture
Experience developing bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers
Ability to use common lab equipment (eg, logic analyzers) to debug low-level SW issues

Salary range: $45 - $48/per hour

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

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
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 (US benefits overview)

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

Innovative Work
Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
Autonomy and Agility
Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
Meaningful Impact
Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
Flexible Work Environment
Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
Forward-Thinking Culture
We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

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).

Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

If you’d like more information about HP’s EEO Policy or your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – Supplement

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