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At a glance
HP is hiring a UEFI BIOS Developer for HP Z Workstations in Fort Collins, CO. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 11. The advertised pay is $105,050–$161,800 a year. The description mentions Embedded C and C++. HP has 99 other openings in the US, 5 of them in Fort Collins, CO. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 14 Software & IT openings in Fort Collins, CO today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $133,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
HP advertises $105,050 to $161,800 a year, a midpoint of $133,425 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 87% of the 137 software & IT jobs in Colorado that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $187,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Colorado tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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How often each skill named in this advert appears across the 4,540 software & IT jobs we list today. C++ is the most widely requested (13% of jobs), while Embedded C is the least common (4%). Widely requested skills are what employers expect as a baseline; rarer ones show what is special about this job.
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HP has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 28 states. Most are in software & IT (26), sales & BD (17) and data & AI (13). The biggest locations are Spring, TX (34), Vancouver, WA (12) and Palo Alto, CA (11). None of them is fully remote, 11% are open to entry-level candidates and 89% show pay. We collect HP's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Description -
HP is looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our Workstations R&D team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software, helping to design, develop, and deliver cutting‑edge workstation solutions used by some of the world’s most demanding customers.
As an engineer on the HP Z Workstations team, you will design, develop, debug, and maintain UEFI system firmware (BIOS) to deliver innovative solutions to customers. You will work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with early access to unreleased hardware and software, gaining broad technical experience while solving complex customer problems.
We are seeking an engineer with a strong passion for low‑level development and hands‑on hardware experience. The ideal candidate has excellent troubleshooting skills, a drive to identify root cause, and the ability to work effectively across teams. You should be innovative, self‑motivated, quality‑focused, and possess strong communication and technical skills.
Desired Experience and Knowledge
- 5+ years of experience in firmware development
- Strong C programming skills.
- Experience with UEFI/BIOS, microcontrollers, embedded systems or other low-level code.
- Experience with debuggers, protocol analyzers, and software development tools.
- Knowledge of hardware-software integration and low-level system design.
- Strong understanding of embedded firmware development (C/C++), driver development, bootloaders, EC/BIOS/UEFI fundamentals.
Critical Competencies
- Ability to write clear, solid code that can be maintained by others.
- Strong debug and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and get things done.
- Passion for quality and putting customers first.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar
The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 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.
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.
Posting Expiration Date: 1 /1/2027
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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"
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