Software Systems Engineer
- Location
- Spring, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Computer Science
- Debugging
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
Also useful
- Agile Methodology
- Amazon Web Services
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Automation
- C++
- Docker
- Full Stack Development
- Java
About the role
This role is responsible for driving the design of software systems running on multiple platform types, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools. The role identifies, diagnoses, and resolves software defects, performance bottlenecks, and other technical issues through systematic troubleshooting.
The role collaborates with stakeholders to define software system requirements and design robust architecture that fulfills business objectives while considering technical constraints. The role develops advanced knowledge of computing system integration and makes recommendations on software and hardware configurations and developments.
Responsibilities
- Installs, configures, tests and maintains operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
- Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
- Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
- Participates in concept design discussions, gathers system level requirements, clarifies interfaces, provides feedbacks into future design requirements to help develop robust and high-performance solutions.
- Improves the whole lifecycle of services from inception and design, through deployment, operation, and refinement
- Provides support services through activities such as system design consulting, developing software platforms and frameworks, capacity planning, and launch reviews.
- Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
- Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Develops conclusions, recommendations, and written reports, contributing proactively through research and data analysis support, and sharing knowledge to foster a knowledge management culture.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field or an advanced degree with little or no work experience.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Knowledge & Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Amazon Web Services
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Automation
- C++ (Programming Language)
- Computer Science
- Debugging
- Docker (Software)
- Full Stack Development
- Java (Programming Language)
- JavaScript (Programming Language)
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Microservices
- Microsoft Azure
- Python (Programming Language)
- Scalability
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- SQL (Programming Language)
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
- Impacts immediate team and acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input.
Complexity
- Responds to routine issues within established guidelines.
Benefits
Hp offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, 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)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job
Software
Schedule
Full time
Shift
No shift premium (United States of America)
Equal opportunity and legal notices
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
The pay range for this role is $93,400 to $143,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
From Hp's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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